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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,512.14, 342,764.54 and 62,300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,512.14, 342,764.54 and 62,300.14 is: 93,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,512.14 : 342,764.54 = 62,300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,512.14/342,764.54 = 62,300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,512.14x = 342,764.54 × 62,300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,512.14x = 21,354,278,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,354,278,829.04/228,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,449.21

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