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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,268.08, 341,902.80 and 115,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,268.08, 341,902.80 and 115,754.40 is: 173,378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,268.08 : 341,902.80 = 115,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,268.08/341,902.80 = 115,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,268.08x = 341,902.80 × 115,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,268.08x = 39,576,753,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,576,753,472.32/228,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,378.40

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