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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,983.80, 343,315.70 and 135,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,983.80, 343,315.70 and 135,441.40 is: 203,067.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,983.80 : 343,315.70 = 135,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,983.80/343,315.70 = 135,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,983.80x = 343,315.70 × 135,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,983.80x = 46,499,159,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499,159,049.98/228,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,067.46

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