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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,481.52, 339,729.96 and 60,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,481.52, 339,729.96 and 60,269.68 is: 90,406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,481.52 : 339,729.96 = 60,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,481.52/339,729.96 = 60,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,481.52x = 339,729.96 × 60,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,481.52x = 20,475,415,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475,415,975.61/226,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,406.56

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