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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,615.84, 343,145.52 and 110,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,615.84, 343,145.52 and 110,370.24 is: 165,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,615.84 : 343,145.52 = 110,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,615.84/343,145.52 = 110,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,615.84x = 343,145.52 × 110,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,615.84x = 37,873,053,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873,053,397.32/228,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,662.42

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