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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,518.60, 971,306.70 and 221,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,518.60, 971,306.70 and 221,048.20 is: 331,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,518.60 : 971,306.70 = 221,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,518.60/971,306.70 = 221,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,518.60x = 971,306.70 × 221,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,518.60x = 214,705,597,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,705,597,682.94/647,518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,582.13

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