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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,209.80, 342,314.70 and 103,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,209.80, 342,314.70 and 103,793.80 is: 155,690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,209.80 : 342,314.70 = 103,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,209.80/342,314.70 = 103,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,209.80x = 342,314.70 × 103,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,209.80x = 35,530,143,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530,143,508.86/228,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,690.70

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