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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,946.94, 340,069.14 and 155,903.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,946.94, 340,069.14 and 155,903.64 is: 233,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,946.94 : 340,069.14 = 155,903.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,946.94/340,069.14 = 155,903.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,946.94x = 340,069.14 × 155,903.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,946.94x = 53,018,016,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,018,016,777.67/226,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,614.15

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