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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,266.91, 342,473.27 and 109,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,266.91, 342,473.27 and 109,950.21 is: 164,960.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,266.91 : 342,473.27 = 109,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,266.91/342,473.27 = 109,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,266.91x = 342,473.27 × 109,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,266.91x = 37,655,007,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655,007,406.14/228,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,960.43

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