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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,903.20, 403,354.80 and 226,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,903.20, 403,354.80 and 226,912.80 is: 340,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,903.20 : 403,354.80 = 226,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,903.20/403,354.80 = 226,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,903.20x = 403,354.80 × 226,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,903.20x = 91,526,367,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,526,367,061.44/268,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,369.20

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