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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.72, 341,821.08 and 94,983.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.72, 341,821.08 and 94,983.90 is: 142,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.72 : 341,821.08 = 94,983.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.72/341,821.08 = 94,983.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.72x = 341,821.08 × 94,983.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.72x = 32,467,499,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,467,499,280.61/228,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,398.99

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