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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,518.56, 339,775.68 and 60,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,518.56, 339,775.68 and 60,306.56 is: 90,459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,518.56 : 339,775.68 = 60,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,518.56/339,775.68 = 60,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,518.56x = 339,775.68 × 60,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,518.56x = 20,490,702,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,490,702,432.46/226,518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,459.26

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