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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,221.40, 671,609.70 and 237,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,221.40, 671,609.70 and 237,269.40 is: 356,316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,221.40 : 671,609.70 = 237,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,221.40/671,609.70 = 237,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,221.40x = 671,609.70 × 237,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,221.40x = 159,352,430,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,352,430,553.18/447,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,316.65

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