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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,027.24, 342,041.67 and 70,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,027.24, 342,041.67 and 70,254.90 is: 105,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,027.24 : 342,041.67 = 70,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,027.24/342,041.67 = 70,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,027.24x = 342,041.67 × 70,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,027.24x = 24,030,103,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,030,103,321.68/228,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,382.60

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