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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,855.59, 340,257.46 and 60,656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,855.59, 340,257.46 and 60,656.55 is: 90,977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,855.59 : 340,257.46 = 60,656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,855.59/340,257.46 = 60,656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,855.59x = 340,257.46 × 60,656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,855.59x = 20,638,843,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638,843,635.36/226,855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,977.89

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