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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,047.67, 342,091.55 and 59,566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,047.67, 342,091.55 and 59,566.66 is: 89,355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,047.67 : 342,091.55 = 59,566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,047.67/342,091.55 = 59,566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,047.67x = 342,091.55 × 59,566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,047.67x = 20,377,250,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377,250,341.41/228,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,355.22

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