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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,103.02, 342,210.29 and 160,766.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,103.02, 342,210.29 and 160,766.37 is: 241,188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,103.02 : 342,210.29 = 160,766.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,103.02/342,210.29 = 160,766.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,103.02x = 342,210.29 × 160,766.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,103.02x = 55,015,905,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,015,905,296.12/228,103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,188.85

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