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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,328.56, 969,935.72 and 225,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,328.56, 969,935.72 and 225,604.40 is: 338,561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,328.56 : 969,935.72 = 225,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,328.56/969,935.72 = 225,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,328.56x = 969,935.72 × 225,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,328.56x = 218,821,766,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,821,766,149.17/646,328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,561.19

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