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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,332.56, 969,941.72 and 225,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,332.56, 969,941.72 and 225,608.40 is: 338,567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,332.56 : 969,941.72 = 225,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,332.56/969,941.72 = 225,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,332.56x = 969,941.72 × 225,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,332.56x = 218,826,999,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,826,999,542.45/646,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,567.19

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