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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,045.15, 341,549.33 and 144,064.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,045.15, 341,549.33 and 144,064.35 is: 215,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,045.15 : 341,549.33 = 144,064.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,045.15/341,549.33 = 144,064.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,045.15x = 341,549.33 × 144,064.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,045.15x = 49,205,081,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,205,081,499.06/228,045.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,769.03

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