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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,640.20, 342,304.20 and 222,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,640.20, 342,304.20 and 222,079.20 is: 332,481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,640.20 : 342,304.20 = 222,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,640.20/342,304.20 = 222,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,640.20x = 342,304.20 × 222,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,640.20x = 76,018,642,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,018,642,892.64/228,640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,481.53

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