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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,669.80, 340,004.70 and 136,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,669.80, 340,004.70 and 136,468.20 is: 204,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,669.80 : 340,004.70 = 136,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,669.80/340,004.70 = 136,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,669.80x = 340,004.70 × 136,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,669.80x = 46,399,829,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,399,829,400.54/226,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,702.30

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