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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,731.68, 339,630.84 and 133,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,731.68, 339,630.84 and 133,011.44 is: 199,243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,731.68 : 339,630.84 = 133,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,731.68/339,630.84 = 133,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,731.68x = 339,630.84 × 133,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,731.68x = 45,174,787,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,174,787,096.81/226,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,243.38

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