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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,947.94, 340,070.64 and 155,904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,947.94, 340,070.64 and 155,904.64 is: 233,615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,947.94 : 340,070.64 = 155,904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,947.94/340,070.64 = 155,904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,947.94x = 340,070.64 × 155,904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,947.94x = 53,018,590,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,018,590,703.77/226,947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,615.65

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