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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,680.40, 971,520.60 and 226,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,680.40, 971,520.60 and 226,912.40 is: 340,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,680.40 : 971,520.60 = 226,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,680.40/971,520.60 = 226,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,680.40x = 971,520.60 × 226,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,680.40x = 220,450,070,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,450,070,995.44/647,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,368.60

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