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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,719.80, 340,079.70 and 102,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,719.80, 340,079.70 and 102,303.80 is: 153,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,719.80 : 340,079.70 = 102,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,719.80/340,079.70 = 102,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,719.80x = 340,079.70 × 102,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,719.80x = 34,791,445,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,791,445,612.86/226,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,455.70

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