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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,314.70, 342,416.68 and 95,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,314.70, 342,416.68 and 95,122.30 is: 142,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,314.70 : 342,416.68 = 95,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,314.70/342,416.68 = 95,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,314.70x = 342,416.68 × 95,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,314.70x = 32,571,462,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571,462,159.96/228,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,660.38

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