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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,838.40, 970,257.60 and 226,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,838.40, 970,257.60 and 226,070.40 is: 339,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,838.40 : 970,257.60 = 226,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,838.40/970,257.60 = 226,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,838.40x = 970,257.60 × 226,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,838.40x = 219,346,523,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,346,523,735.04/646,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,105.60

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