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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,616.26, 343,145.73 and 110,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,616.26, 343,145.73 and 110,370.60 is: 165,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,616.26 : 343,145.73 = 110,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,616.26/343,145.73 = 110,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,616.26x = 343,145.73 × 110,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,616.26x = 37,873,200,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873,200,107.54/228,616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,662.76

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