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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,581.60, 971,372.40 and 226,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,581.60, 971,372.40 and 226,802.80 is: 340,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,581.60 : 971,372.40 = 226,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,581.60/971,372.40 = 226,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,581.60x = 971,372.40 × 226,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,581.60x = 220,309,980,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,309,980,162.72/647,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,204.20

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