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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,114.60, 342,164.76 and 94,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,114.60, 342,164.76 and 94,991.52 is: 142,484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,114.60 : 342,164.76 = 94,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,114.60/342,164.76 = 94,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,114.60x = 342,164.76 × 94,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,114.60x = 32,502,750,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,502,750,642.84/228,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,484.31

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