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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,224.60, 970,664.10 and 226,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,224.60, 970,664.10 and 226,456.60 is: 339,624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,224.60 : 970,664.10 = 226,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,224.60/970,664.10 = 226,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,224.60x = 970,664.10 × 226,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,224.60x = 219,813,291,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,813,291,828.06/647,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,624.44

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