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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,744.28, 339,890.74 and 108,277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,744.28, 339,890.74 and 108,277.13 is: 162,307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,744.28 : 339,890.74 = 108,277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,744.28/339,890.74 = 108,277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,744.28x = 339,890.74 × 108,277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,744.28x = 36,802,391,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,802,391,870.63/226,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,307.92

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