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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,511.75, 339,769.67 and 68,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,511.75, 339,769.67 and 68,740.20 is: 103,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,511.75 : 339,769.67 = 68,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,511.75/339,769.67 = 68,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,511.75x = 339,769.67 × 68,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,511.75x = 23,355,834,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355,834,726.03/226,511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,110.92

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