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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,024.02, 342,182.92 and 122,916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,024.02, 342,182.92 and 122,916.26 is: 184,453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,024.02 : 342,182.92 = 122,916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,024.02/342,182.92 = 122,916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,024.02x = 342,182.92 × 122,916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,024.02x = 42,059,844,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059,844,762.28/228,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,453.57

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