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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,197.56, 343,795.86 and 129,312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,197.56, 343,795.86 and 129,312.41 is: 193,968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,197.56 : 343,795.86 = 129,312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,197.56/343,795.86 = 129,312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,197.56x = 343,795.86 × 129,312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,197.56x = 44,457,069,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,457,069,485.64/229,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,968.34

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