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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,100.80, 543,151.20 and 228,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,100.80, 543,151.20 and 228,256.40 is: 342,384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,100.80 : 543,151.20 = 228,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,100.80/543,151.20 = 228,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,100.80x = 543,151.20 × 228,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,100.80x = 123,977,737,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,977,737,567.68/362,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,384.60

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