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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,152.82, 343,728.62 and 129,267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,152.82, 343,728.62 and 129,267.67 is: 193,901.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,152.82 : 343,728.62 = 129,267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,152.82/343,728.62 = 129,267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,152.82x = 343,728.62 × 129,267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,152.82x = 44,432,995,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,995,454.73/229,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,901.15

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