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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,150.22, 342,283.66 and 94,986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,150.22, 342,283.66 and 94,986.22 is: 142,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,150.22 : 342,283.66 = 94,986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,150.22/342,283.66 = 94,986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,150.22x = 342,283.66 × 94,986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,150.22x = 32,512,231,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,512,231,031.17/228,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,503.61

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