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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,595.10, 971,392.65 and 226,816.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,595.10, 971,392.65 and 226,816.30 is: 340,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,595.10 : 971,392.65 = 226,816.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,595.10/971,392.65 = 226,816.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,595.10x = 971,392.65 × 226,816.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,595.10x = 220,327,686,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,327,686,720.20/647,595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,224.45

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