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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,691.60, 971,537.40 and 226,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,691.60, 971,537.40 and 226,912.80 is: 340,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,691.60 : 971,537.40 = 226,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,691.60/971,537.40 = 226,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,691.60x = 971,537.40 × 226,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,691.60x = 220,454,271,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,454,271,738.72/647,691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,369.20

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