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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,965.40, 670,448.10 and 305,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,965.40, 670,448.10 and 305,247.80 is: 457,871.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,965.40 : 670,448.10 = 305,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,965.40/670,448.10 = 305,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,965.40x = 670,448.10 × 305,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,965.40x = 204,652,807,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,652,807,539.18/446,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,871.70

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