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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,024.02, 342,109.84 and 109,679.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,024.02, 342,109.84 and 109,679.96 is: 164,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,024.02 : 342,109.84 = 109,679.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,024.02/342,109.84 = 109,679.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,024.02x = 342,109.84 × 109,679.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,024.02x = 37,522,593,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,522,593,566.81/228,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,555.44

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