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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,025.83, 342,112.52 and 109,681.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,025.83, 342,112.52 and 109,681.71 is: 164,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,025.83 : 342,112.52 = 109,681.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,025.83/342,112.52 = 109,681.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,025.83x = 342,112.52 × 109,681.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,025.83x = 37,523,485,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523,485,657.60/228,025.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,558.05

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