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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,153.14, 402,224.82 and 226,302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,153.14, 402,224.82 and 226,302.06 is: 339,448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,153.14 : 402,224.82 = 226,302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,153.14/402,224.82 = 226,302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,153.14x = 402,224.82 × 226,302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,153.14x = 91,024,305,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,024,305,349.13/268,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,448.96

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