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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,208.20, 342,312.30 and 133,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,208.20, 342,312.30 and 133,729.80 is: 200,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,208.20 : 342,312.30 = 133,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,208.20/342,312.30 = 133,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,208.20x = 342,312.30 × 133,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,208.20x = 45,777,355,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,777,355,416.54/228,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,594.70

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