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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,687.40, 971,531.10 and 226,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,687.40, 971,531.10 and 226,919.40 is: 340,379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,687.40 : 971,531.10 = 226,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,687.40/971,531.10 = 226,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,687.40x = 971,531.10 × 226,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,687.40x = 220,459,254,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,459,254,293.34/647,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,379.10

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