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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,050.40, 970,575.60 and 226,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,050.40, 970,575.60 and 226,282.40 is: 339,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,050.40 : 970,575.60 = 226,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,050.40/970,575.60 = 226,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,050.40x = 970,575.60 × 226,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,050.40x = 219,624,176,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,624,176,149.44/647,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,423.60

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