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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,571.80, 339,835.73 and 68,801.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,571.80, 339,835.73 and 68,801.62 is: 103,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,571.80 : 339,835.73 = 68,801.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,571.80/339,835.73 = 68,801.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,571.80x = 339,835.73 × 68,801.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,571.80x = 23,381,248,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,381,248,757.88/226,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,195.76

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