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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,797.19, 342,991.67 and 116,414.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,797.19, 342,991.67 and 116,414.55 is: 174,517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,797.19 : 342,991.67 = 116,414.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,797.19/342,991.67 = 116,414.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,797.19x = 342,991.67 × 116,414.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,797.19x = 39,929,220,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,929,220,334.73/228,797.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,517.97

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