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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,009.40, 342,014.10 and 94,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,009.40, 342,014.10 and 94,845.40 is: 142,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,009.40 : 342,014.10 = 94,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,009.40/342,014.10 = 94,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,009.40x = 342,014.10 × 94,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,009.40x = 32,438,464,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,464,120.14/228,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,268.10

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