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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,042.40, 970,563.60 and 226,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,042.40, 970,563.60 and 226,274.40 is: 339,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,042.40 : 970,563.60 = 226,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,042.40/970,563.60 = 226,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,042.40x = 970,563.60 × 226,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,042.40x = 219,613,696,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,613,696,251.84/647,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,411.60

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