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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,626.73, 342,884.88 and 95,434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,626.73, 342,884.88 and 95,434.74 is: 143,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,626.73 : 342,884.88 = 95,434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,626.73/342,884.88 = 95,434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,626.73x = 342,884.88 × 95,434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,626.73x = 32,723,129,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,723,129,372.73/228,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,129.06

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