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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,848.28, 340,272.36 and 60,636.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,848.28, 340,272.36 and 60,636.28 is: 90,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,848.28 : 340,272.36 = 60,636.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,848.28/340,272.36 = 60,636.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,848.28x = 340,272.36 × 60,636.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,848.28x = 20,632,850,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,632,850,097.22/226,848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,954.40

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