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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,086.40, 970,629.60 and 226,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,086.40, 970,629.60 and 226,318.40 is: 339,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,086.40 : 970,629.60 = 226,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,086.40/970,629.60 = 226,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,086.40x = 970,629.60 × 226,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,086.40x = 219,671,338,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,671,338,064.64/647,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,477.60

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