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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.44, 341,969.34 and 133,275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.44, 341,969.34 and 133,275.18 is: 199,893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.44 : 341,969.34 = 133,275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.44/341,969.34 = 133,275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.44x = 341,969.34 × 133,275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.44x = 45,576,025,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576,025,342.98/228,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,893.59

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