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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,735.65, 944,737.66 and 203,295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,735.65, 944,737.66 and 203,295.71 is: 304,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,735.65 : 944,737.66 = 203,295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,735.65/944,737.66 = 203,295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,735.65x = 944,737.66 × 203,295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,735.65x = 192,061,113,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,061,113,353.44/629,735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,986.88

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