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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,902.36, 343,331.66 and 140,110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,902.36, 343,331.66 and 140,110.16 is: 210,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,902.36 : 343,331.66 = 140,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,902.36/343,331.66 = 140,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,902.36x = 343,331.66 × 140,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,902.36x = 48,104,252,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104,252,449.28/228,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,151.85

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