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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,791.36, 970,071.52 and 226,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,791.36, 970,071.52 and 226,187.84 is: 339,241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,791.36 : 970,071.52 = 226,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,791.36/970,071.52 = 226,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,791.36x = 970,071.52 × 226,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,791.36x = 219,418,381,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,418,381,754.32/646,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,241.36

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