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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,101.22, 342,129.84 and 70,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,101.22, 342,129.84 and 70,287.30 is: 105,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,101.22 : 342,129.84 = 70,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,101.22/342,129.84 = 70,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,101.22x = 342,129.84 × 70,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,101.22x = 24,047,382,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047,382,703.03/228,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,424.17

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