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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,629.10, 970,730.85 and 226,688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,629.10, 970,730.85 and 226,688.30 is: 339,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,629.10 : 970,730.85 = 226,688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,629.10/970,730.85 = 226,688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,629.10x = 970,730.85 × 226,688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,629.10x = 220,053,326,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,053,326,144.06/647,629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,782.95

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