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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,253.73, 342,195.08 and 95,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,253.73, 342,195.08 and 95,233.10 is: 142,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,253.73 : 342,195.08 = 95,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,253.73/342,195.08 = 95,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,253.73x = 342,195.08 × 95,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,253.73x = 32,588,296,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,588,296,086.01/228,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,772.24

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