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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,558.77, 343,059.29 and 110,313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,558.77, 343,059.29 and 110,313.35 is: 165,576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,558.77 : 343,059.29 = 110,313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,558.77/343,059.29 = 110,313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,558.77x = 343,059.29 × 110,313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,558.77x = 37,844,019,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844,019,528.52/228,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,576.76

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