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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,667.80, 340,001.70 and 136,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,667.80, 340,001.70 and 136,466.20 is: 204,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,667.80 : 340,001.70 = 136,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,667.80/340,001.70 = 136,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,667.80x = 340,001.70 × 136,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,667.80x = 46,398,739,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,398,739,992.54/226,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,699.30

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