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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,701.14, 340,009.41 and 91,729.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,701.14, 340,009.41 and 91,729.83 is: 137,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,701.14 : 340,009.41 = 91,729.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,701.14/340,009.41 = 91,729.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,701.14x = 340,009.41 × 91,729.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,701.14x = 31,189,005,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189,005,377.70/226,701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,577.63

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