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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,909.76, 339,846.24 and 108,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,909.76, 339,846.24 and 108,664.16 is: 162,747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,909.76 : 339,846.24 = 108,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,909.76/339,846.24 = 108,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,909.76x = 339,846.24 × 108,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,909.76x = 36,929,106,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,929,106,198.76/226,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,747.98

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