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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,764.88, 340,196.53 and 68,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,764.88, 340,196.53 and 68,989.24 is: 103,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,764.88 : 340,196.53 = 68,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,764.88/340,196.53 = 68,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,764.88x = 340,196.53 × 68,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,764.88x = 23,469,898,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,898,440.59/226,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,498.82

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