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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,012.72, 341,834.52 and 94,992.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,012.72, 341,834.52 and 94,992.90 is: 142,412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,012.72 : 341,834.52 = 94,992.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,012.72/341,834.52 = 94,992.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,012.72x = 341,834.52 × 94,992.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,012.72x = 32,471,852,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,471,852,374.91/228,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,412.46

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