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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,445.07, 342,412.72 and 95,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,445.07, 342,412.72 and 95,281.07 is: 142,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,445.07 : 342,412.72 = 95,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,445.07/342,412.72 = 95,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,445.07x = 342,412.72 × 95,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,445.07x = 32,625,448,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625,448,392.94/228,445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,815.29

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