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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,027.02, 342,114.34 and 109,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,027.02, 342,114.34 and 109,682.96 is: 164,559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,027.02 : 342,114.34 = 109,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,027.02/342,114.34 = 109,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,027.02x = 342,114.34 × 109,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,027.02x = 37,524,113,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,524,113,469.65/228,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,559.94

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