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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,364.26, 968,487.44 and 224,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,364.26, 968,487.44 and 224,640.14 is: 337,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,364.26 : 968,487.44 = 224,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,364.26/968,487.44 = 224,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,364.26x = 968,487.44 × 224,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,364.26x = 217,561,148,144.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,561,148,144.20/645,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,113.72

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