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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,294.80, 349,942.20 and 228,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,294.80, 349,942.20 and 228,110.80 is: 342,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,294.80 : 349,942.20 = 228,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,294.80/349,942.20 = 228,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,294.80x = 349,942.20 × 228,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,294.80x = 79,825,595,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,825,595,195.76/233,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,166.20

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