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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,221.08, 342,362.77 and 95,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,221.08, 342,362.77 and 95,070.20 is: 142,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,221.08 : 342,362.77 = 95,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,221.08/342,362.77 = 95,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,221.08x = 342,362.77 × 95,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,221.08x = 32,548,495,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,495,685.20/228,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,618.27

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