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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,379.20, 977,068.80 and 224,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,379.20, 977,068.80 and 224,914.20 is: 337,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,379.20 : 977,068.80 = 224,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,379.20/977,068.80 = 224,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,379.20x = 977,068.80 × 224,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,379.20x = 219,756,647,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,756,647,496.96/651,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,371.30

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