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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,655.62, 343,107.36 and 95,547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,655.62, 343,107.36 and 95,547.60 is: 143,373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,655.62 : 343,107.36 = 95,547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,655.62/343,107.36 = 95,547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,655.62x = 343,107.36 × 95,547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,655.62x = 32,783,084,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,783,084,790.34/228,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,373.19

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