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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,640.93, 342,862.06 and 122,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,640.93, 342,862.06 and 122,001.10 is: 182,948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,640.93 : 342,862.06 = 122,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,640.93/342,862.06 = 122,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,640.93x = 342,862.06 × 122,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,640.93x = 41,829,548,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,829,548,468.27/228,640.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,948.65

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