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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.70, 342,002.55 and 94,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.70, 342,002.55 and 94,837.70 is: 142,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.70 : 342,002.55 = 94,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.70/342,002.55 = 94,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.70x = 342,002.55 × 94,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.70x = 32,434,735,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434,735,236.14/228,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,256.55

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