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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,565.60, 404,348.40 and 228,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,565.60, 404,348.40 and 228,093.60 is: 342,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,565.60 : 404,348.40 = 228,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,565.60/404,348.40 = 228,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,565.60x = 404,348.40 × 228,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,565.60x = 92,229,282,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,229,282,210.24/269,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,140.40

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