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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,042.20, 342,063.30 and 61,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,042.20, 342,063.30 and 61,830.20 is: 92,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,042.20 : 342,063.30 = 61,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,042.20/342,063.30 = 61,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,042.20x = 342,063.30 × 61,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,042.20x = 21,149,842,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149,842,251.66/228,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,745.30

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