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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,104.22, 342,134.34 and 70,290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,104.22, 342,134.34 and 70,290.30 is: 105,428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,104.22 : 342,134.34 = 70,290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,104.22/342,134.34 = 70,290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,104.22x = 342,134.34 × 70,290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,104.22x = 24,048,725,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,048,725,398.90/228,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,428.67

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