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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,009.13, 343,347.62 and 153,943.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,009.13, 343,347.62 and 153,943.10 is: 230,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,009.13 : 343,347.62 = 153,943.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,009.13/343,347.62 = 153,943.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,009.13x = 343,347.62 × 153,943.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,009.13x = 52,855,994,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,855,994,513.97/229,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,803.01

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