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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,948.96, 976,470.22 and 224,478.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,948.96, 976,470.22 and 224,478.65 is: 336,734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,948.96 : 976,470.22 = 224,478.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,948.96/976,470.22 = 224,478.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,948.96x = 976,470.22 × 224,478.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,948.96x = 219,196,716,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,196,716,750.80/650,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,734.11

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