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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,569.08, 342,908.36 and 95,375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,569.08, 342,908.36 and 95,375.25 is: 143,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,569.08 : 342,908.36 = 95,375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,569.08/342,908.36 = 95,375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,569.08x = 342,908.36 × 95,375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,569.08x = 32,704,970,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704,970,562.09/228,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,085.72

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