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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,080.80, 342,121.20 and 134,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,080.80, 342,121.20 and 134,768.80 is: 202,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,080.80 : 342,121.20 = 134,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,080.80/342,121.20 = 134,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,080.80x = 342,121.20 × 134,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,080.80x = 46,107,263,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107,263,578.56/228,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,153.20

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