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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,849.60, 971,061.60 and 226,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,849.60, 971,061.60 and 226,908.80 is: 340,113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,849.60 : 971,061.60 = 226,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,849.60/971,061.60 = 226,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,849.60x = 971,061.60 × 226,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,849.60x = 220,342,422,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,342,422,382.08/647,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,113.54

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