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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,052.80, 342,079.20 and 133,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,052.80, 342,079.20 and 133,574.40 is: 200,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,052.80 : 342,079.20 = 133,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,052.80/342,079.20 = 133,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,052.80x = 342,079.20 × 133,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,052.80x = 45,693,023,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693,023,892.48/228,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,361.60

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