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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,222.80, 404,167.80 and 228,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,222.80, 404,167.80 and 228,232.40 is: 341,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,222.80 : 404,167.80 = 228,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,222.80/404,167.80 = 228,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,222.80x = 404,167.80 × 228,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,222.80x = 92,244,186,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,244,186,996.72/270,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,363.45

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