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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,863.04, 340,371.52 and 100,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,863.04, 340,371.52 and 100,486.30 is: 150,763.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,863.04 : 340,371.52 = 100,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,863.04/340,371.52 = 100,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,863.04x = 340,371.52 × 100,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,863.04x = 34,202,674,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,674,670.18/226,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,763.54

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