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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,125.22, 342,246.18 and 94,961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,125.22, 342,246.18 and 94,961.22 is: 142,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,125.22 : 342,246.18 = 94,961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,125.22/342,246.18 = 94,961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,125.22x = 342,246.18 × 94,961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,125.22x = 32,500,114,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,114,793.14/228,125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,466.12

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