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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,266.13, 342,213.61 and 95,245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,266.13, 342,213.61 and 95,245.47 is: 142,790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,266.13 : 342,213.61 = 95,245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,266.13/342,213.61 = 95,245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,266.13x = 342,213.61 × 95,245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,266.13x = 32,594,296,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,594,296,124.85/228,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,790.77

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