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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,800.63, 340,277.42 and 100,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,800.63, 340,277.42 and 100,423.62 is: 150,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,800.63 : 340,277.42 = 100,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,800.63/340,277.42 = 100,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,800.63x = 340,277.42 × 100,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,800.63x = 34,171,890,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,171,890,571.72/226,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,669.29

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