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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,842.40, 937,069.86 and 225,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,842.40, 937,069.86 and 225,431.26 is: 338,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,842.40 : 937,069.86 = 225,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,842.40/937,069.86 = 225,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,842.40x = 937,069.86 × 225,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,842.40x = 211,244,839,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,244,839,247.82/624,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,076.99

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