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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,980.14, 949,224.15 and 228,064.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,980.14, 949,224.15 and 228,064.38 is: 342,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,980.14 : 949,224.15 = 228,064.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,980.14/949,224.15 = 228,064.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,980.14x = 949,224.15 × 228,064.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,980.14x = 216,484,217,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,484,217,250.78/632,980.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,007.91

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