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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,244.89, 342,398.43 and 95,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,244.89, 342,398.43 and 95,094.01 is: 142,653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,244.89 : 342,398.43 = 95,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,244.89/342,398.43 = 95,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,244.89x = 342,398.43 × 95,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,244.89x = 32,560,038,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,038,335.43/228,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,653.97

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