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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,061.22, 314,774.44 and 132,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,061.22, 314,774.44 and 132,622.97 is: 183,048.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,061.22 : 314,774.44 = 132,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,061.22/314,774.44 = 132,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,061.22x = 314,774.44 × 132,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,061.22x = 41,746,319,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746,319,207.46/228,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,048.75

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