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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,617.76, 343,147.98 and 110,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,617.76, 343,147.98 and 110,372.10 is: 165,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,617.76 : 343,147.98 = 110,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,617.76/343,147.98 = 110,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,617.76x = 343,147.98 × 110,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,617.76x = 37,873,963,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873,963,163.36/228,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,665.01

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