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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,668.67, 342,819.84 and 108,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,668.67, 342,819.84 and 108,665.40 is: 162,911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,668.67 : 342,819.84 = 108,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,668.67/342,819.84 = 108,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,668.67x = 342,819.84 × 108,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,668.67x = 37,252,654,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,252,654,806.24/228,668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,911.06

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