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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,026.02, 342,112.84 and 109,681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,026.02, 342,112.84 and 109,681.96 is: 164,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,026.02 : 342,112.84 = 109,681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,026.02/342,112.84 = 109,681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,026.02x = 342,112.84 × 109,681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,026.02x = 37,523,606,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523,606,832.37/228,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,558.44

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