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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,588.60, 971,382.90 and 226,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,588.60, 971,382.90 and 226,809.80 is: 340,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,588.60 : 971,382.90 = 226,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,588.60/971,382.90 = 226,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,588.60x = 971,382.90 × 226,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,588.60x = 220,319,161,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,319,161,272.42/647,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,214.70

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