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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,513.26, 339,770.70 and 68,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,513.26, 339,770.70 and 68,741.46 is: 103,112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,513.26 : 339,770.70 = 68,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,513.26/339,770.70 = 68,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,513.26x = 339,770.70 × 68,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,513.26x = 23,356,333,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,356,333,983.22/226,513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,112.44

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