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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,607.41, 339,923.54 and 74,798.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,607.41, 339,923.54 and 74,798.29 is: 112,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,607.41 : 339,923.54 = 74,798.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,607.41/339,923.54 = 74,798.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,607.41x = 339,923.54 × 74,798.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,607.41x = 25,425,699,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425,699,522.75/226,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,201.54

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