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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,246.80, 971,302.08 and 226,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,246.80, 971,302.08 and 226,522.72 is: 339,935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,246.80 : 971,302.08 = 226,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,246.80/971,302.08 = 226,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,246.80x = 971,302.08 × 226,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,246.80x = 220,021,989,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,021,989,103.26/647,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,935.23

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