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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,691.70, 342,975.58 and 95,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,691.70, 342,975.58 and 95,544.10 is: 143,290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,691.70 : 342,975.58 = 95,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,691.70/342,975.58 = 95,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,691.70x = 342,975.58 × 95,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,691.70x = 32,769,293,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,769,293,113.08/228,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,290.26

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