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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,773.56, 343,160.58 and 95,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,773.56, 343,160.58 and 95,581.24 is: 143,371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,773.56 : 343,160.58 = 95,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,773.56/343,160.58 = 95,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,773.56x = 343,160.58 × 95,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,773.56x = 32,799,713,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799,713,755.52/228,773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,371.96

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