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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,802.13, 340,279.68 and 100,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,802.13, 340,279.68 and 100,425.12 is: 150,671.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,802.13 : 340,279.68 = 100,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,802.13/340,279.68 = 100,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,802.13x = 340,279.68 × 100,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,802.13x = 34,172,627,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172,627,697.56/226,802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,671.55

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