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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,404.70, 342,315.45 and 175,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,404.70, 342,315.45 and 175,552.20 is: 263,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,404.70 : 342,315.45 = 175,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,404.70/342,315.45 = 175,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,404.70x = 342,315.45 × 175,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,404.70x = 60,094,230,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,094,230,341.49/228,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,104.18

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