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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,940.93, 340,253.74 and 100,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,940.93, 340,253.74 and 100,512.28 is: 150,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,940.93 : 340,253.74 = 100,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,940.93/340,253.74 = 100,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,940.93x = 340,253.74 × 100,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,940.93x = 34,199,679,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,679,185.93/226,940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,698.59

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