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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,747.16, 971,593.20 and 221,321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,747.16, 971,593.20 and 221,321.22 is: 331,972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,747.16 : 971,593.20 = 221,321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,747.16/971,593.20 = 221,321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,747.16x = 971,593.20 × 221,321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,747.16x = 215,034,192,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,034,192,367.70/647,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,972.42

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