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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,219.03, 342,496.58 and 108,276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,219.03, 342,496.58 and 108,276.21 is: 162,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,219.03 : 342,496.58 = 108,276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,219.03/342,496.58 = 108,276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,219.03x = 342,496.58 × 108,276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,219.03x = 37,084,231,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084,231,078.98/228,219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,494.04

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