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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,002.40, 671,281.20 and 237,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,002.40, 671,281.20 and 237,050.40 is: 355,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,002.40 : 671,281.20 = 237,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,002.40/671,281.20 = 237,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,002.40x = 671,281.20 × 237,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,002.40x = 159,127,476,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,127,476,972.48/447,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,987.97

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