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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,869.96, 339,449.88 and 135,346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,869.96, 339,449.88 and 135,346.89 is: 202,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,869.96 : 339,449.88 = 135,346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,869.96/339,449.88 = 135,346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,869.96x = 339,449.88 × 135,346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,869.96x = 45,943,485,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,943,485,568.87/226,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,510.22

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