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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,064.21, 341,858.88 and 85,811.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,064.21, 341,858.88 and 85,811.81 is: 128,628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,064.21 : 341,858.88 = 85,811.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,064.21/341,858.88 = 85,811.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,064.21x = 341,858.88 × 85,811.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,064.21x = 29,335,527,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335,527,548.08/228,064.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,628.37

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