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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,448.97, 940,757.38 and 228,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,448.97, 940,757.38 and 228,042.29 is: 341,912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,448.97 : 940,757.38 = 228,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,448.97/940,757.38 = 228,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,448.97x = 940,757.38 × 228,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,448.97x = 214,532,467,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,532,467,269.60/627,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,912.22

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