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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,833.70, 343,250.55 and 130,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,833.70, 343,250.55 and 130,529.70 is: 195,794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,833.70 : 343,250.55 = 130,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,833.70/343,250.55 = 130,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,833.70x = 343,250.55 × 130,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,833.70x = 44,804,391,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,804,391,316.34/228,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,794.55

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