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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,164.55, 342,283.73 and 95,058.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,164.55, 342,283.73 and 95,058.26 is: 142,602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,164.55 : 342,283.73 = 95,058.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,164.55/342,283.73 = 95,058.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,164.55x = 342,283.73 × 95,058.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,164.55x = 32,536,894,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536,894,896.96/228,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,602.76

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