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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,713.70, 340,070.55 and 77,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,713.70, 340,070.55 and 77,122.90 is: 115,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,713.70 : 340,070.55 = 77,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,713.70/340,070.55 = 77,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,713.70x = 340,070.55 × 77,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,713.70x = 26,227,227,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,227,020.60/226,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,684.35

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