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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,068.48, 314,784.44 and 132,630.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,068.48, 314,784.44 and 132,630.22 is: 183,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,068.48 : 314,784.44 = 132,630.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,068.48/314,784.44 = 132,630.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,068.48x = 314,784.44 × 132,630.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,068.48x = 41,749,929,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749,929,529.78/228,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,058.74

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