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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,410.84, 344,293.08 and 115,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,410.84, 344,293.08 and 115,674.84 is: 173,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,410.84 : 344,293.08 = 115,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,410.84/344,293.08 = 115,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,410.84x = 344,293.08 × 115,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,410.84x = 39,826,046,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826,046,942.11/229,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,601.42

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