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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,533.52, 343,021.95 and 110,288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,533.52, 343,021.95 and 110,288.10 is: 165,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,533.52 : 343,021.95 = 110,288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,533.52/343,021.95 = 110,288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,533.52x = 343,021.95 × 110,288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,533.52x = 37,831,239,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831,239,123.80/228,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,539.13

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