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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,126.26, 342,160.22 and 94,981.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,126.26, 342,160.22 and 94,981.70 is: 142,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,126.26 : 342,160.22 = 94,981.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,126.26/342,160.22 = 94,981.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,126.26x = 342,160.22 × 94,981.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,126.26x = 32,498,957,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,957,182.26/228,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,460.40

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