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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,809.99, 339,748.29 and 133,089.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,809.99, 339,748.29 and 133,089.75 is: 199,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,809.99 : 339,748.29 = 133,089.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,809.99/339,748.29 = 133,089.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,809.99x = 339,748.29 × 133,089.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,809.99x = 45,217,014,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,217,014,979.03/226,809.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,360.77

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