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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,797.28, 968,171.03 and 225,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,797.28, 968,171.03 and 225,368.40 is: 337,869.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,797.28 : 968,171.03 = 225,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,797.28/968,171.03 = 225,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,797.28x = 968,171.03 × 225,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,797.28x = 218,195,155,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,195,155,957.45/645,797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,869.43

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