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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,230.73, 342,377.22 and 95,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,230.73, 342,377.22 and 95,079.82 is: 142,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,230.73 : 342,377.22 = 95,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,230.73/342,377.22 = 95,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,230.73x = 342,377.22 × 95,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,230.73x = 32,553,164,449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,553,164,449.70/228,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,632.70

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