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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,598.60, 971,397.90 and 226,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,598.60, 971,397.90 and 226,819.80 is: 340,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,598.60 : 971,397.90 = 226,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,598.60/971,397.90 = 226,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,598.60x = 971,397.90 × 226,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,598.60x = 220,332,277,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,332,277,398.42/647,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,229.70

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