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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,907.10, 343,360.65 and 194,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,907.10, 343,360.65 and 194,347.10 is: 291,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,907.10 : 343,360.65 = 194,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,907.10/343,360.65 = 194,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,907.10x = 343,360.65 × 194,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,907.10x = 66,731,146,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,731,146,581.62/228,907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,520.65

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