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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,008.40, 670,447.80 and 131,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,008.40, 670,447.80 and 131,432.40 is: 197,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,008.40 : 670,447.80 = 131,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,008.40/670,447.80 = 131,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,008.40x = 670,447.80 × 131,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,008.40x = 88,118,563,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,118,563,428.72/447,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,129.55

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