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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,621.70, 315,494.49 and 128,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,621.70, 315,494.49 and 128,023.30 is: 176,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,621.70 : 315,494.49 = 128,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,621.70/315,494.49 = 128,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,621.70x = 315,494.49 × 128,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,621.70x = 40,390,645,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390,645,741.62/228,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,670.22

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