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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,018.21, 341,842.83 and 94,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,018.21, 341,842.83 and 94,998.39 is: 142,420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,018.21 : 341,842.83 = 94,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,018.21/341,842.83 = 94,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,018.21x = 341,842.83 × 94,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,018.21x = 32,474,518,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474,518,483.04/228,018.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,420.72

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