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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,725.66, 340,088.46 and 68,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,725.66, 340,088.46 and 68,954.25 is: 103,431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,725.66 : 340,088.46 = 68,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,725.66/340,088.46 = 68,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,725.66x = 340,088.46 × 68,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,725.66x = 23,450,544,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,544,692.96/226,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,431.37

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