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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,268.13, 342,216.61 and 95,247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,268.13, 342,216.61 and 95,247.47 is: 142,793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,268.13 : 342,216.61 = 95,247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,268.13/342,216.61 = 95,247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,268.13x = 342,216.61 × 95,247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,268.13x = 32,595,266,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595,266,294.48/228,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,793.77

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