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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,662.67, 342,994.20 and 95,470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,662.67, 342,994.20 and 95,470.32 is: 143,205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,662.67 : 342,994.20 = 95,470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,662.67/342,994.20 = 95,470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,662.67x = 342,994.20 × 95,470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,662.67x = 32,745,766,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,745,766,032.14/228,662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,205.56

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