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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,137.22, 342,264.23 and 94,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,137.22, 342,264.23 and 94,973.22 is: 142,484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,137.22 : 342,264.23 = 94,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,137.22/342,264.23 = 94,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,137.22x = 342,264.23 × 94,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,137.22x = 32,505,936,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505,936,013.92/228,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,484.14

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