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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,141.15, 342,097.52 and 70,349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,141.15, 342,097.52 and 70,349.10 is: 105,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,141.15 : 342,097.52 = 70,349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,141.15/342,097.52 = 70,349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,141.15x = 342,097.52 × 70,349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,141.15x = 24,066,252,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,066,252,292.49/228,141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,488.43

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