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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,629.60, 970,731.60 and 226,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,629.60, 970,731.60 and 226,688.80 is: 339,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,629.60 : 970,731.60 = 226,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,629.60/970,731.60 = 226,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,629.60x = 970,731.60 × 226,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,629.60x = 220,053,981,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,053,981,526.08/647,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,783.70

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