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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,858.10, 670,287.15 and 402,571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,858.10, 670,287.15 and 402,571.35 is: 603,857.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,858.10 : 670,287.15 = 402,571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,858.10/670,287.15 = 402,571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,858.10x = 670,287.15 × 402,571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,858.10x = 269,838,402,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,838,402,863.15/446,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,857.03

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