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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,687.60, 970,031.40 and 225,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,687.60, 970,031.40 and 225,908.80 is: 338,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,687.60 : 970,031.40 = 225,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,687.60/970,031.40 = 225,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,687.60x = 970,031.40 × 225,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,687.60x = 219,138,629,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,138,629,536.32/646,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,863.20

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