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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,579.80, 363,869.70 and 228,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,579.80, 363,869.70 and 228,801.70 is: 343,202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,579.80 : 363,869.70 = 228,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,579.80/363,869.70 = 228,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,579.80x = 363,869.70 × 228,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,579.80x = 83,254,005,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,005,938.49/242,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,202.55

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