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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,936.80, 970,059.60 and 226,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,936.80, 970,059.60 and 226,226.40 is: 339,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,936.80 : 970,059.60 = 226,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,936.80/970,059.60 = 226,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,936.80x = 970,059.60 × 226,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,936.80x = 219,453,091,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,453,091,093.44/646,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,218.75

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