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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,284.10, 944,062.86 and 229,924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,284.10, 944,062.86 and 229,924.26 is: 344,936.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,284.10 : 944,062.86 = 229,924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,284.10/944,062.86 = 229,924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,284.10x = 944,062.86 × 229,924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,284.10x = 217,062,954,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,062,954,478.98/629,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,936.34

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