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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,914.30, 340,480.80 and 160,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,914.30, 340,480.80 and 160,210.80 is: 240,393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,914.30 : 340,480.80 = 160,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,914.30/340,480.80 = 160,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,914.30x = 340,480.80 × 160,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,914.30x = 54,548,701,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548,701,352.64/226,914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,393.41

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