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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,431.44, 975,404.77 and 223,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,431.44, 975,404.77 and 223,847.98 is: 335,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,431.44 : 975,404.77 = 223,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,431.44/975,404.77 = 223,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,431.44x = 975,404.77 × 223,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,431.44x = 218,342,384,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,342,384,448.73/650,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,688.55

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