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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,192.96, 342,438.48 and 103,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,192.96, 342,438.48 and 103,535.04 is: 155,370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,192.96 : 342,438.48 = 103,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,192.96/342,438.48 = 103,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,192.96x = 342,438.48 × 103,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,192.96x = 35,454,381,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454,381,724.34/228,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,370.18

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