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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,313.88, 975,269.12 and 229,491.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,313.88, 975,269.12 and 229,491.34 is: 344,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,313.88 : 975,269.12 = 229,491.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,313.88/975,269.12 = 229,491.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,313.88x = 975,269.12 × 229,491.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,313.88x = 223,815,817,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,815,817,209.42/650,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,165.83

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