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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,768.10, 343,346.55 and 184,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,768.10, 343,346.55 and 184,444.90 is: 276,824.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,768.10 : 343,346.55 = 184,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,768.10/343,346.55 = 184,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,768.10x = 343,346.55 × 184,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,768.10x = 63,328,520,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,328,520,080.10/228,768.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,824.09

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