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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,398.80, 350,098.20 and 228,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,398.80, 350,098.20 and 228,214.80 is: 342,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,398.80 : 350,098.20 = 228,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,398.80/350,098.20 = 228,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,398.80x = 350,098.20 × 228,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,398.80x = 79,897,590,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,897,590,693.36/233,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,322.20

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