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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,825.91, 340,140.34 and 69,017.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,825.91, 340,140.34 and 69,017.46 is: 103,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,825.91 : 340,140.34 = 69,017.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,825.91/340,140.34 = 69,017.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,825.91x = 340,140.34 × 69,017.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,825.91x = 23,475,622,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475,622,310.34/226,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,496.21

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