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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,738.60, 340,107.90 and 202,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,738.60, 340,107.90 and 202,244.20 is: 303,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,738.60 : 340,107.90 = 202,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,738.60/340,107.90 = 202,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,738.60x = 340,107.90 × 202,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,738.60x = 68,784,850,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,784,850,149.18/226,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,366.30

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