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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,975.80, 343,463.70 and 110,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,975.80, 343,463.70 and 110,877.80 is: 166,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,975.80 : 343,463.70 = 110,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,975.80/343,463.70 = 110,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,975.80x = 343,463.70 × 110,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,975.80x = 38,082,499,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082,499,435.86/228,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,316.70

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