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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,283.41, 969,867.95 and 225,559.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,283.41, 969,867.95 and 225,559.28 is: 338,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,283.41 : 969,867.95 = 225,559.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,283.41/969,867.95 = 225,559.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,283.41x = 969,867.95 × 225,559.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,283.41x = 218,762,717,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,762,717,793.95/646,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,493.48

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