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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,930.80, 342,095.46 and 211,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,930.80, 342,095.46 and 211,707.12 is: 319,145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,930.80 : 342,095.46 = 211,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,930.80/342,095.46 = 211,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,930.80x = 342,095.46 × 211,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,930.80x = 72,424,044,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,424,044,601.68/226,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,145.94

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