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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,889.80, 343,334.70 and 134,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,889.80, 343,334.70 and 134,411.40 is: 201,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,889.80 : 343,334.70 = 134,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,889.80/343,334.70 = 134,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,889.80x = 343,334.70 × 134,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,889.80x = 46,148,097,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,097,695.58/228,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,617.10

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