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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,101.19, 342,129.87 and 70,287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,101.19, 342,129.87 and 70,287.27 is: 105,424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,101.19 : 342,129.87 = 70,287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,101.19/342,129.87 = 70,287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,101.19x = 342,129.87 × 70,287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,101.19x = 24,047,374,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047,374,547.75/228,101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,424.15

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