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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,380.15, 970,013.09 and 225,656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,380.15, 970,013.09 and 225,656.01 is: 338,638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,380.15 : 970,013.09 = 225,656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,380.15/970,013.09 = 225,656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,380.15x = 970,013.09 × 225,656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,380.15x = 218,889,283,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,889,283,537.17/646,380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,638.62

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