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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,410.28, 342,615.42 and 70,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,410.28, 342,615.42 and 70,640.10 is: 105,960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,410.28 : 342,615.42 = 70,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,410.28/342,615.42 = 70,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,410.28x = 342,615.42 × 70,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,410.28x = 24,202,387,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,387,530.34/228,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,960.15

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