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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,051.40, 970,577.10 and 226,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,051.40, 970,577.10 and 226,283.40 is: 339,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,051.40 : 970,577.10 = 226,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,051.40/970,577.10 = 226,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,051.40x = 970,577.10 × 226,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,051.40x = 219,625,486,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,625,486,150.14/647,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,425.10

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