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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,252.22, 342,192.84 and 95,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,252.22, 342,192.84 and 95,231.60 is: 142,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,252.22 : 342,192.84 = 95,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,252.22/342,192.84 = 95,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,252.22x = 342,192.84 × 95,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,252.22x = 32,587,571,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587,571,661.74/228,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,770.01

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