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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,084.72, 342,185.40 and 94,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,084.72, 342,185.40 and 94,920.72 is: 142,405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,084.72 : 342,185.40 = 94,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,084.72/342,185.40 = 94,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,084.72x = 342,185.40 × 94,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,084.72x = 32,480,484,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480,484,541.49/228,084.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,405.35

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