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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,932.72, 313,119.72 and 131,433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,932.72, 313,119.72 and 131,433.72 is: 181,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,932.72 : 313,119.72 = 131,433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,932.72/313,119.72 = 131,433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,932.72x = 313,119.72 × 131,433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,932.72x = 41,154,489,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,154,489,604.96/226,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,351.06

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