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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,205.32, 969,238.86 and 225,489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,205.32, 969,238.86 and 225,489.16 is: 338,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,205.32 : 969,238.86 = 225,489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,205.32/969,238.86 = 225,489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,205.32x = 969,238.86 × 225,489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,205.32x = 218,552,856,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,552,856,380.76/646,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,209.62

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