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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,053.40, 342,080.10 and 94,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,053.40, 342,080.10 and 94,889.40 is: 142,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,053.40 : 342,080.10 = 94,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,053.40/342,080.10 = 94,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,053.40x = 342,080.10 × 94,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,053.40x = 32,459,775,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459,775,440.94/228,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,334.10

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