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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,344.72, 975,525.28 and 229,325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,344.72, 975,525.28 and 229,325.36 is: 343,990.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,344.72 : 975,525.28 = 229,325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,344.72/975,525.28 = 229,325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,344.72x = 975,525.28 × 229,325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,344.72x = 223,712,686,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,712,686,025.10/650,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,990.93

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