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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,740.96, 944,615.69 and 230,217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,740.96, 944,615.69 and 230,217.37 is: 345,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,740.96 : 944,615.69 = 230,217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,740.96/944,615.69 = 230,217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,740.96x = 944,615.69 × 230,217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,740.96x = 217,466,939,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,466,939,812.54/629,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,327.61

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