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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,848.96, 340,247.52 and 60,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,848.96, 340,247.52 and 60,649.92 is: 90,967.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,848.96 : 340,247.52 = 60,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,848.96/340,247.52 = 60,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,848.96x = 340,247.52 × 60,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,848.96x = 20,635,984,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,984,868.20/226,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,967.95

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