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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,221.58, 342,363.52 and 95,070.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,221.58, 342,363.52 and 95,070.70 is: 142,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,221.58 : 342,363.52 = 95,070.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,221.58/342,363.52 = 95,070.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,221.58x = 342,363.52 × 95,070.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,221.58x = 32,548,738,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,738,169.60/228,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,619.02

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