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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,225.40, 671,615.70 and 237,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,225.40, 671,615.70 and 237,273.40 is: 356,322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,225.40 : 671,615.70 = 237,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,225.40/671,615.70 = 237,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,225.40x = 671,615.70 × 237,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,225.40x = 159,356,540,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,356,540,632.38/447,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,322.65

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