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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,467.61, 976,961.25 and 224,894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,467.61, 976,961.25 and 224,894.88 is: 337,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,467.61 : 976,961.25 = 224,894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,467.61/976,961.25 = 224,894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,467.61x = 976,961.25 × 224,894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,467.61x = 219,713,583,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,713,583,083.40/651,467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,259.41

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