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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,995.21, 313,178.27 and 146,476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,995.21, 313,178.27 and 146,476.22 is: 202,088.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,995.21 : 313,178.27 = 146,476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,995.21/313,178.27 = 146,476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,995.21x = 313,178.27 × 146,476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,995.21x = 45,873,166,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,873,166,877.47/226,995.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,088.70

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