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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,902.82, 342,911.43 and 128,758.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,902.82, 342,911.43 and 128,758.74 is: 192,889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,902.82 : 342,911.43 = 128,758.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,902.82/342,911.43 = 128,758.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,902.82x = 342,911.43 × 128,758.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,902.82x = 44,152,843,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,843,658.40/228,902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,889.03

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