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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,891.10, 343,336.65 and 212,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,891.10, 343,336.65 and 212,302.30 is: 318,453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,891.10 : 343,336.65 = 212,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,891.10/343,336.65 = 212,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,891.10x = 343,336.65 × 212,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,891.10x = 72,891,160,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,891,160,469.30/228,891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,453.45

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