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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,423.76, 943,294.86 and 229,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,423.76, 943,294.86 and 229,688.76 is: 344,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,423.76 : 943,294.86 = 229,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,423.76/943,294.86 = 229,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,423.76x = 943,294.86 × 229,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,423.76x = 216,664,226,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,664,226,707.77/629,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,226.32

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