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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,668.80, 352,003.20 and 226,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,668.80, 352,003.20 and 226,374.40 is: 339,561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,668.80 : 352,003.20 = 226,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,668.80/352,003.20 = 226,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,668.80x = 352,003.20 × 226,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,668.80x = 79,684,513,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,684,513,198.08/234,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,561.60

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