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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,041.20, 364,561.80 and 228,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,041.20, 364,561.80 and 228,266.80 is: 342,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,041.20 : 364,561.80 = 228,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,041.20/364,561.80 = 228,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,041.20x = 364,561.80 × 228,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,041.20x = 83,217,355,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,217,355,488.24/243,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,400.20

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