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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,444.82, 343,706.76 and 226,457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,444.82, 343,706.76 and 226,457.22 is: 337,759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,444.82 : 343,706.76 = 226,457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,444.82/343,706.76 = 226,457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,444.82x = 343,706.76 × 226,457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,444.82x = 77,834,877,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834,877,364.81/230,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,759.28

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