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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,483.60, 971,254.20 and 221,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,483.60, 971,254.20 and 221,013.20 is: 331,529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,483.60 : 971,254.20 = 221,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,483.60/971,254.20 = 221,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,483.60x = 971,254.20 × 221,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,483.60x = 214,659,998,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,659,998,755.44/647,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,529.63

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