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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,345.72, 975,526.78 and 229,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,345.72, 975,526.78 and 229,326.36 is: 343,992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,345.72 : 975,526.78 = 229,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,345.72/975,526.78 = 229,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,345.72x = 975,526.78 × 229,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,345.72x = 223,714,005,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,714,005,539.92/650,345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,992.43

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