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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,968.84, 949,616.43 and 228,144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,968.84, 949,616.43 and 228,144.97 is: 342,276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,968.84 : 949,616.43 = 228,144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,968.84/949,616.43 = 228,144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,968.84x = 949,616.43 × 228,144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,968.84x = 216,650,211,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,650,211,933.86/632,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,276.27

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