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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,954.80, 343,484.51 and 79,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,954.80, 343,484.51 and 79,194.96 is: 118,810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,954.80 : 343,484.51 = 79,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,954.80/343,484.51 = 79,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,954.80x = 343,484.51 × 79,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,954.80x = 27,202,242,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202,242,030.07/228,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,810.53

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