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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,911.70, 343,367.55 and 216,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,911.70, 343,367.55 and 216,009.30 is: 324,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,911.70 : 343,367.55 = 216,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,911.70/343,367.55 = 216,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,911.70x = 343,367.55 × 216,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,911.70x = 74,170,584,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,170,584,118.22/228,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,013.95

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