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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,773.20, 340,159.80 and 200,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,773.20, 340,159.80 and 200,529.20 is: 300,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,773.20 : 340,159.80 = 200,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,773.20/340,159.80 = 200,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,773.20x = 340,159.80 × 200,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,773.20x = 68,211,972,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,211,972,566.16/226,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,793.80

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