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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,442.97, 940,748.39 and 228,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,442.97, 940,748.39 and 228,036.29 is: 341,903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,442.97 : 940,748.39 = 228,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,442.97/940,748.39 = 228,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,442.97x = 940,748.39 × 228,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,442.97x = 214,524,771,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,524,771,538.89/627,442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,903.22

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