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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,749.60, 340,124.40 and 195,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,749.60, 340,124.40 and 195,645.60 is: 293,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,749.60 : 340,124.40 = 195,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,749.60/340,124.40 = 195,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,749.60x = 340,124.40 × 195,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,749.60x = 66,543,842,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,543,842,312.64/226,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,468.40

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