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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,033.20, 342,049.80 and 94,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,033.20, 342,049.80 and 94,869.20 is: 142,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,033.20 : 342,049.80 = 94,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,033.20/342,049.80 = 94,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,033.20x = 342,049.80 × 94,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,033.20x = 32,449,990,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,990,886.16/228,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,303.80

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