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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,619.46, 315,490.73 and 126,644.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,619.46, 315,490.73 and 126,644.61 is: 174,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,619.46 : 315,490.73 = 126,644.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,619.46/315,490.73 = 126,644.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,619.46x = 315,490.73 × 126,644.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,619.46x = 39,955,200,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,955,200,459.47/228,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,767.28

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