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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,869.96, 340,279.02 and 60,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,869.96, 340,279.02 and 60,670.92 is: 90,999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,869.96 : 340,279.02 = 60,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,869.96/340,279.02 = 60,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,869.96x = 340,279.02 × 60,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,869.96x = 20,645,041,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645,041,200.10/226,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,999.45

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