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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,994.74, 343,523.30 and 79,194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,994.74, 343,523.30 and 79,194.83 is: 118,803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,994.74 : 343,523.30 = 79,194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,994.74/343,523.30 = 79,194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,994.74x = 343,523.30 × 79,194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,994.74x = 27,205,267,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205,267,230.95/228,994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,803.02

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