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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,124.22, 342,244.68 and 94,960.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,124.22, 342,244.68 and 94,960.22 is: 142,464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,124.22 : 342,244.68 = 94,960.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,124.22/342,244.68 = 94,960.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,124.22x = 342,244.68 × 94,960.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,124.22x = 32,499,630,106.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,630,106.63/228,124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,464.62

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