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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,697.22, 342,879.38 and 95,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,697.22, 342,879.38 and 95,615.24 is: 143,353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,697.22 : 342,879.38 = 95,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,697.22/342,879.38 = 95,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,697.22x = 342,879.38 × 95,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,697.22x = 32,784,492,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784,492,375.84/228,697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,353.26

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