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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,589.13, 339,734.66 and 126,759.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,589.13, 339,734.66 and 126,759.87 is: 190,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,589.13 : 339,734.66 = 126,759.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,589.13/339,734.66 = 126,759.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,589.13x = 339,734.66 × 126,759.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,589.13x = 43,064,720,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,064,720,702.29/226,589.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,056.43

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