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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,790.61, 944,588.51 and 230,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,790.61, 944,588.51 and 230,337.96 is: 345,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,790.61 : 944,588.51 = 230,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,790.61/944,588.51 = 230,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,790.61x = 944,588.51 × 230,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,790.61x = 217,574,590,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,574,590,144.92/629,790.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,471.32

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