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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,723.40, 670,862.70 and 236,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,723.40, 670,862.70 and 236,771.40 is: 355,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,723.40 : 670,862.70 = 236,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,723.40/670,862.70 = 236,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,723.40x = 670,862.70 × 236,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,723.40x = 158,841,100,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,841,100,686.78/446,723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,569.24

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