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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,480.02, 342,941.43 and 110,234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,480.02, 342,941.43 and 110,234.52 is: 165,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,480.02 : 342,941.43 = 110,234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,480.02/342,941.43 = 110,234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,480.02x = 342,941.43 × 110,234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,480.02x = 37,803,983,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,983,924.16/228,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,458.60

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