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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,879.96, 340,293.94 and 60,680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,879.96, 340,293.94 and 60,680.92 is: 91,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,879.96 : 340,293.94 = 60,680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,879.96/340,293.94 = 60,680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,879.96x = 340,293.94 × 60,680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,879.96x = 20,649,349,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,649,349,349.62/226,879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,014.43

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