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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,448.02, 342,445.98 and 108,293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,448.02, 342,445.98 and 108,293.93 is: 162,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,448.02 : 342,445.98 = 108,293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,448.02/342,445.98 = 108,293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,448.02x = 342,445.98 × 108,293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,448.02x = 37,084,820,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084,820,986.90/228,448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,333.74

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