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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,736.40, 340,104.60 and 152,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,736.40, 340,104.60 and 152,086.80 is: 228,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,736.40 : 340,104.60 = 152,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,736.40/340,104.60 = 152,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,736.40x = 340,104.60 × 152,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,736.40x = 51,725,420,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,725,420,279.28/226,736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,130.20

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