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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,017.71, 341,842.09 and 94,997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,017.71, 341,842.09 and 94,997.89 is: 142,419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,017.71 : 341,842.09 = 94,997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,017.71/341,842.09 = 94,997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,017.71x = 341,842.09 × 94,997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,017.71x = 32,474,277,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474,277,263.19/228,017.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,419.98

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