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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,496.40, 340,003.80 and 133,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,496.40, 340,003.80 and 133,054.80 is: 199,734.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,496.40 : 340,003.80 = 133,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,496.40/340,003.80 = 133,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,496.40x = 340,003.80 × 133,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,496.40x = 45,239,137,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239,137,608.24/226,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,734.47

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