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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,950.52, 971,921.66 and 221,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,950.52, 971,921.66 and 221,280.48 is: 331,919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,950.52 : 971,921.66 = 221,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,950.52/971,921.66 = 221,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,950.52x = 971,921.66 × 221,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,950.52x = 215,067,290,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,067,290,340.79/647,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,919.31

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