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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,731.80, 340,359.60 and 121,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,731.80, 340,359.60 and 121,755.80 is: 182,774.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,731.80 : 340,359.60 = 121,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,731.80/340,359.60 = 121,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,731.80x = 340,359.60 × 121,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,731.80x = 41,440,755,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440,755,385.68/226,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,774.34

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