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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,498.40, 340,006.80 and 133,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,498.40, 340,006.80 and 133,056.80 is: 199,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,498.40 : 340,006.80 = 133,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,498.40/340,006.80 = 133,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,498.40x = 340,006.80 × 133,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,498.40x = 45,240,216,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240,216,786.24/226,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,737.47

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