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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,145.20, 669,872.91 and 264,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,145.20, 669,872.91 and 264,230.38 is: 395,846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,145.20 : 669,872.91 = 264,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,145.20/669,872.91 = 264,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,145.20x = 669,872.91 × 264,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,145.20x = 177,000,775,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,000,775,389.21/447,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,846.31

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