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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,619.40, 343,150.44 and 110,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,619.40, 343,150.44 and 110,373.71 is: 165,667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,619.40 : 343,150.44 = 110,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,619.40/343,150.44 = 110,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,619.40x = 343,150.44 × 110,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,619.40x = 37,874,787,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,874,787,150.93/228,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,667.42

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