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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,032.20, 342,048.30 and 94,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,032.20, 342,048.30 and 94,868.20 is: 142,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,032.20 : 342,048.30 = 94,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,032.20/342,048.30 = 94,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,032.20x = 342,048.30 × 94,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,032.20x = 32,449,506,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,506,534.06/228,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,302.30

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