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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,744.52, 340,104.62 and 68,960.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,744.52, 340,104.62 and 68,960.67 is: 103,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,744.52 : 340,104.62 = 68,960.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,744.52/340,104.62 = 68,960.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,744.52x = 340,104.62 × 68,960.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,744.52x = 23,453,841,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453,841,362.30/226,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,437.30

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