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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,244.60, 341,710.80 and 139,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,244.60, 341,710.80 and 139,671.10 is: 209,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,244.60 : 341,710.80 = 139,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,244.60/341,710.80 = 139,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,244.60x = 341,710.80 × 139,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,244.60x = 47,727,123,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727,123,317.88/228,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,105.16

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