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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,974.60, 343,364.70 and 110,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,974.60, 343,364.70 and 110,682.20 is: 165,976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,974.60 : 343,364.70 = 110,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,974.60/343,364.70 = 110,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,974.60x = 343,364.70 × 110,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,974.60x = 38,004,360,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004,360,398.34/228,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,976.32

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