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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,565.28, 343,069.04 and 110,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,565.28, 343,069.04 and 110,319.84 is: 165,586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,565.28 : 343,069.04 = 110,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,565.28/343,069.04 = 110,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,565.28x = 343,069.04 × 110,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,565.28x = 37,847,321,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847,321,601.75/228,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,586.49

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