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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,149.41, 316,264.19 and 133,656.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,149.41, 316,264.19 and 133,656.11 is: 184,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,149.41 : 316,264.19 = 133,656.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,149.41/316,264.19 = 133,656.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,149.41x = 316,264.19 × 133,656.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,149.41x = 42,270,639,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,639,118.10/229,149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,467.59

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