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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,028.52, 342,116.61 and 109,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,028.52, 342,116.61 and 109,684.46 is: 164,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,028.52 : 342,116.61 = 109,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,028.52/342,116.61 = 109,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,028.52x = 342,116.61 × 109,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,028.52x = 37,524,875,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,524,875,624.88/228,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,562.20

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