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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,946.80, 343,260.20 and 135,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,946.80, 343,260.20 and 135,404.40 is: 203,011.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,946.80 : 343,260.20 = 135,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,946.80/343,260.20 = 135,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,946.80x = 343,260.20 × 135,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,946.80x = 46,478,941,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,478,941,424.88/228,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,011.97

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