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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,081.20, 342,121.80 and 94,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,081.20, 342,121.80 and 94,917.20 is: 142,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,081.20 : 342,121.80 = 94,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,081.20/342,121.80 = 94,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,081.20x = 342,121.80 × 94,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,081.20x = 32,473,243,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473,243,314.96/228,081.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,375.80

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