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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,849.51, 340,232.95 and 66,892.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,849.51, 340,232.95 and 66,892.33 is: 100,326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,849.51 : 340,232.95 = 66,892.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,849.51/340,232.95 = 66,892.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,849.51x = 340,232.95 × 66,892.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,849.51x = 22,758,972,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758,972,732.65/226,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,326.31

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