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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,833.10, 343,152.45 and 110,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,833.10, 343,152.45 and 110,540.70 is: 165,764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,833.10 : 343,152.45 = 110,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,833.10/343,152.45 = 110,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,833.10x = 343,152.45 × 110,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,833.10x = 37,932,312,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932,312,029.72/228,833.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,764.10

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