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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,210.27, 342,311.14 and 68,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,210.27, 342,311.14 and 68,286.30 is: 102,428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,210.27 : 342,311.14 = 68,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,210.27/342,311.14 = 68,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,210.27x = 342,311.14 × 68,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,210.27x = 23,375,161,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,161,199.38/228,210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,428.17

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