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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,907.80, 340,361.70 and 163,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,907.80, 340,361.70 and 163,922.20 is: 245,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,907.80 : 340,361.70 = 163,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,907.80/340,361.70 = 163,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,907.80x = 340,361.70 × 163,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,907.80x = 55,792,838,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,792,838,659.74/226,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,883.30

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