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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,976.30, 343,304.45 and 135,433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,976.30, 343,304.45 and 135,433.90 is: 203,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,976.30 : 343,304.45 = 135,433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,976.30/343,304.45 = 135,433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,976.30x = 343,304.45 × 135,433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,976.30x = 46,495,060,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,495,060,550.86/228,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,056.21

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