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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,276.70, 343,623.45 and 110,692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,276.70, 343,623.45 and 110,692.70 is: 165,898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,276.70 : 343,623.45 = 110,692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,276.70/343,623.45 = 110,692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,276.70x = 343,623.45 × 110,692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,276.70x = 38,036,607,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,036,607,463.82/229,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,898.27

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