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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,920.40, 343,380.60 and 154,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,920.40, 343,380.60 and 154,270.80 is: 231,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,920.40 : 343,380.60 = 154,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,920.40/343,380.60 = 154,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,920.40x = 343,380.60 × 154,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,920.40x = 52,973,599,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,973,599,866.48/228,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,406.20

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