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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,268.92, 342,476.26 and 109,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,268.92, 342,476.26 and 109,952.22 is: 164,963.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,268.92 : 342,476.26 = 109,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,268.92/342,476.26 = 109,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,268.92x = 342,476.26 × 109,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,268.92x = 37,656,025,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656,025,084.30/228,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,963.43

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