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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,869.60, 340,304.40 and 132,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,869.60, 340,304.40 and 132,002.40 is: 198,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,869.60 : 340,304.40 = 132,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,869.60/340,304.40 = 132,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,869.60x = 340,304.40 × 132,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,869.60x = 44,920,997,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,920,997,530.56/226,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,003.60

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