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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,841.40, 344,762.10 and 128,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,841.40, 344,762.10 and 128,364.60 is: 192,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,841.40 : 344,762.10 = 128,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,841.40/344,762.10 = 128,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,841.40x = 344,762.10 × 128,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,841.40x = 44,255,249,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255,249,061.66/229,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,546.90

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