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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,617.48, 339,772.86 and 126,846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,617.48, 339,772.86 and 126,846.54 is: 190,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,617.48 : 339,772.86 = 126,846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,617.48/339,772.86 = 126,846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,617.48x = 339,772.86 × 126,846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,617.48x = 43,099,011,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099,011,676.90/226,617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,183.97

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