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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,943.60, 972,066.84 and 221,482.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,943.60, 972,066.84 and 221,482.71 is: 332,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,943.60 : 972,066.84 = 221,482.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,943.60/972,066.84 = 221,482.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,943.60x = 972,066.84 × 221,482.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,943.60x = 215,295,998,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,295,998,024.34/647,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,275.83

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