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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,265.28, 343,274.63 and 134,355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,265.28, 343,274.63 and 134,355.56 is: 201,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,265.28 : 343,274.63 = 134,355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,265.28/343,274.63 = 134,355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,265.28x = 343,274.63 × 134,355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,265.28x = 46,120,852,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120,852,759.29/229,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,168.07

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