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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,138.21, 342,207.33 and 95,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,138.21, 342,207.33 and 95,081.13 is: 142,621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,138.21 : 342,207.33 = 95,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,138.21/342,207.33 = 95,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,138.21x = 342,207.33 × 95,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,138.21x = 32,537,459,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537,459,630.68/228,138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,621.70

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