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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,406.33, 342,642.39 and 70,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,406.33, 342,642.39 and 70,647.04 is: 105,980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,406.33 : 342,642.39 = 70,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,406.33/342,642.39 = 70,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,406.33x = 342,642.39 × 70,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,406.33x = 24,206,670,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206,670,632.03/228,406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,980.73

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