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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,445.52, 342,442.23 and 108,291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,445.52, 342,442.23 and 108,291.43 is: 162,330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,445.52 : 342,442.23 = 108,291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,445.52/342,442.23 = 108,291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,445.52x = 342,442.23 × 108,291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,445.52x = 37,083,559,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,083,559,410.19/228,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,330.00

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