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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,652.22, 312,755.49 and 131,141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,652.22, 312,755.49 and 131,141.07 is: 180,960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,652.22 : 312,755.49 = 131,141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,652.22/312,755.49 = 131,141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,652.22x = 312,755.49 × 131,141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,652.22x = 41,015,089,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015,089,606.97/226,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,960.46

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