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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,907.72, 670,267 and 147,317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,907.72, 670,267 and 147,317.09 is: 220,944.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,907.72 : 670,267 = 147,317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,907.72/670,267 = 147,317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,907.72x = 670,267 × 147,317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,907.72x = 98,741,783,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,741,783,963.03/446,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,944.46

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