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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,087.40, 970,631.10 and 226,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,087.40, 970,631.10 and 226,319.40 is: 339,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,087.40 : 970,631.10 = 226,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,087.40/970,631.10 = 226,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,087.40x = 970,631.10 × 226,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,087.40x = 219,672,648,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,672,648,173.34/647,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,479.10

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