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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,682.40, 971,523.60 and 226,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,682.40, 971,523.60 and 226,914.40 is: 340,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,682.40 : 971,523.60 = 226,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,682.40/971,523.60 = 226,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,682.40x = 971,523.60 × 226,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,682.40x = 220,452,694,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,452,694,779.84/647,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,371.60

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