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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,377.48, 342,369.38 and 109,885.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,377.48, 342,369.38 and 109,885.82 is: 164,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,377.48 : 342,369.38 = 109,885.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,377.48/342,369.38 = 109,885.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,377.48x = 342,369.38 × 109,885.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,377.48x = 37,621,538,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,621,538,627.06/228,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,734.02

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