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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,871.70, 340,307.55 and 108,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,871.70, 340,307.55 and 108,773.70 is: 163,160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,871.70 : 340,307.55 = 108,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,871.70/340,307.55 = 108,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,871.70x = 340,307.55 × 108,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,871.70x = 37,016,511,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016,511,351.44/226,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,160.55

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