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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,865.86, 343,335.57 and 110,546.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,865.86, 343,335.57 and 110,546.13 is: 165,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,865.86 : 343,335.57 = 110,546.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,865.86/343,335.57 = 110,546.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,865.86x = 343,335.57 × 110,546.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,865.86x = 37,954,418,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954,418,554.84/228,865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,836.96

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