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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,211.84, 342,181.07 and 108,298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,211.84, 342,181.07 and 108,298.63 is: 162,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,211.84 : 342,181.07 = 108,298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,211.84/342,181.07 = 108,298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,211.84x = 342,181.07 × 108,298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,211.84x = 37,057,741,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057,741,385.29/228,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,383.08

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