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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.71, 341,818.08 and 94,981.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.71, 341,818.08 and 94,981.89 is: 142,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.71 : 341,818.08 = 94,981.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.71/341,818.08 = 94,981.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.71x = 341,818.08 × 94,981.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.71x = 32,466,527,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,466,527,274.57/228,001.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,395.98

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