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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.48, 342,011.04 and 108,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.48, 342,011.04 and 108,032.28 is: 162,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.48 : 342,011.04 = 108,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.48/342,011.04 = 108,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.48x = 342,011.04 × 108,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.48x = 36,948,232,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,948,232,436.37/228,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,051.18

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