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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,069.40, 342,104.10 and 153,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,069.40, 342,104.10 and 153,419.80 is: 230,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,069.40 : 342,104.10 = 153,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,069.40/342,104.10 = 153,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,069.40x = 342,104.10 × 153,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,069.40x = 52,485,542,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,485,542,601.18/228,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,129.70

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