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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,252.12, 342,546.42 and 108,309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,252.12, 342,546.42 and 108,309.48 is: 162,544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,252.12 : 342,546.42 = 108,309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,252.12/342,546.42 = 108,309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,252.12x = 342,546.42 × 108,309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,252.12x = 37,101,024,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,101,024,626.06/228,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,544.05

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