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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,828.60, 343,145.70 and 110,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,828.60, 343,145.70 and 110,536.20 is: 165,757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,828.60 : 343,145.70 = 110,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,828.60/343,145.70 = 110,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,828.60x = 343,145.70 × 110,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,828.60x = 37,930,021,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,930,021,724.34/228,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,757.35

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