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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,061.12, 955,679.52 and 216,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,061.12, 955,679.52 and 216,224 is: 324,365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,061.12 : 955,679.52 = 216,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,061.12/955,679.52 = 216,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,061.12x = 955,679.52 × 216,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,061.12x = 206,640,848,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,640,848,532.48/637,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,365.81

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