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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,481.40, 339,981.30 and 133,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,481.40, 339,981.30 and 133,039.80 is: 199,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,481.40 : 339,981.30 = 133,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,481.40/339,981.30 = 133,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,481.40x = 339,981.30 × 133,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,481.40x = 45,231,044,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,231,044,155.74/226,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,711.96

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