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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,868.96, 339,448.39 and 135,345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,868.96, 339,448.39 and 135,345.89 is: 202,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,868.96 : 339,448.39 = 135,345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,868.96/339,448.39 = 135,345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,868.96x = 339,448.39 × 135,345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,868.96x = 45,942,942,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,942,942,418.01/226,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,508.72

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