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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,211.20, 343,816.80 and 130,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,211.20, 343,816.80 and 130,907.20 is: 196,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,211.20 : 343,816.80 = 130,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,211.20/343,816.80 = 130,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,211.20x = 343,816.80 × 130,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,211.20x = 45,008,094,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,008,094,600.96/229,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,360.80

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