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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,150.41, 316,265.57 and 133,657.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,150.41, 316,265.57 and 133,657.11 is: 184,468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,150.41 : 316,265.57 = 133,657.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,150.41/316,265.57 = 133,657.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,150.41x = 316,265.57 × 133,657.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,150.41x = 42,271,142,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,271,142,078.70/229,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,468.98

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