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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,570.03, 342,629.04 and 108,416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,570.03, 342,629.04 and 108,416.25 is: 162,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,570.03 : 342,629.04 = 108,416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,570.03/342,629.04 = 108,416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,570.03x = 342,629.04 × 108,416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,570.03x = 37,146,555,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146,555,657.90/228,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,517.18

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