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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,027.33, 342,114.77 and 109,683.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,027.33, 342,114.77 and 109,683.21 is: 164,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,027.33 : 342,114.77 = 109,683.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,027.33/342,114.77 = 109,683.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,027.33x = 342,114.77 × 109,683.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,027.33x = 37,524,245,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,524,245,613.60/228,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,560.30

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