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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,322.83, 342,477.19 and 108,466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,322.83, 342,477.19 and 108,466.07 is: 162,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,322.83 : 342,477.19 = 108,466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,322.83/342,477.19 = 108,466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,322.83x = 342,477.19 × 108,466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,322.83x = 37,147,152,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,147,152,880.39/228,322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,695.74

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