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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,476.44, 342,704.94 and 62,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,476.44, 342,704.94 and 62,264.44 is: 93,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,476.44 : 342,704.94 = 62,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,476.44/342,704.94 = 62,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,476.44x = 342,704.94 × 62,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,476.44x = 21,338,331,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338,331,174.33/228,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,394.01

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