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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,771.43, 343,091.51 and 88,497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,771.43, 343,091.51 and 88,497.25 is: 132,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,771.43 : 343,091.51 = 88,497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,771.43/343,091.51 = 88,497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,771.43x = 343,091.51 × 88,497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,771.43x = 30,362,655,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,362,655,133.35/228,771.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,720.48

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