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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,296.26, 315,075.45 and 132,806.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,296.26, 315,075.45 and 132,806.98 is: 183,289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,296.26 : 315,075.45 = 132,806.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,296.26/315,075.45 = 132,806.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,296.26x = 315,075.45 × 132,806.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,296.26x = 41,844,218,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,844,218,986.64/228,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,289.11

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