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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,399.69, 944,181.97 and 230,228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,399.69, 944,181.97 and 230,228.45 is: 345,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,399.69 : 944,181.97 = 230,228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,399.69/944,181.97 = 230,228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,399.69x = 944,181.97 × 230,228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,399.69x = 217,377,546,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,377,546,174.57/629,399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,372.82

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