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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,909.20, 343,363.80 and 184,622.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,909.20, 343,363.80 and 184,622.45 is: 276,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,909.20 : 343,363.80 = 184,622.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,909.20/343,363.80 = 184,622.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,909.20x = 343,363.80 × 184,622.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,909.20x = 63,392,665,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,392,665,997.31/228,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,933.68

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