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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,484.60, 971,255.70 and 221,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,484.60, 971,255.70 and 221,014.20 is: 331,531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,484.60 : 971,255.70 = 221,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,484.60/971,255.70 = 221,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,484.60x = 971,255.70 × 221,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,484.60x = 214,661,301,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,661,301,530.94/647,484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,531.13

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