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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,078.80, 342,118.20 and 134,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,078.80, 342,118.20 and 134,766.80 is: 202,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,078.80 : 342,118.20 = 134,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,078.80/342,118.20 = 134,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,078.80x = 342,118.20 × 134,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,078.80x = 46,106,175,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,175,035.76/228,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,150.20

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