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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,642.60, 970,751.10 and 226,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,642.60, 970,751.10 and 226,701.80 is: 339,803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,642.60 : 970,751.10 = 226,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,642.60/970,751.10 = 226,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,642.60x = 970,751.10 × 226,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,642.60x = 220,071,021,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,071,021,721.98/647,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,803.19

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