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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,592.02, 470,212.62 and 226,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,592.02, 470,212.62 and 226,026.02 is: 312,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,592.02 : 470,212.62 = 226,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,592.02/470,212.62 = 226,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,592.02x = 470,212.62 × 226,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,592.02x = 106,280,287,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,280,287,052.37/340,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,045.73

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