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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,107.34, 342,153.92 and 94,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,107.34, 342,153.92 and 94,984.24 is: 142,473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,107.34 : 342,153.92 = 94,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,107.34/342,153.92 = 94,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,107.34x = 342,153.92 × 94,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,107.34x = 32,499,229,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,229,579.30/228,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,473.41

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