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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,674.20, 343,011.46 and 95,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,674.20, 343,011.46 and 95,481.88 is: 143,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,674.20 : 343,011.46 = 95,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,674.20/343,011.46 = 95,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,674.20x = 343,011.46 × 95,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,674.20x = 32,751,379,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,751,379,062.34/228,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,222.89

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