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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,939.60, 970,150.20 and 225,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,939.60, 970,150.20 and 225,998.80 is: 338,907.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,939.60 : 970,150.20 = 225,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,939.60/970,150.20 = 225,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,939.60x = 970,150.20 × 225,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,939.60x = 219,252,781,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,252,781,019.76/646,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,907.65

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