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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,852.13, 343,278.20 and 88,610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,852.13, 343,278.20 and 88,610.75 is: 132,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,852.13 : 343,278.20 = 88,610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,852.13/343,278.20 = 88,610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,852.13x = 343,278.20 × 88,610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,852.13x = 30,418,138,760.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418,138,760.65/228,852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,916.13

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