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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,076.02, 342,260.91 and 122,968.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,076.02, 342,260.91 and 122,968.26 is: 184,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,076.02 : 342,260.91 = 122,968.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,076.02/342,260.91 = 122,968.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,076.02x = 342,260.91 × 122,968.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,076.02x = 42,087,228,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,087,228,568.72/228,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,531.58

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