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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,446.62, 671,148.06 and 166,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,446.62, 671,148.06 and 166,942 is: 250,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,446.62 : 671,148.06 = 166,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,446.62/671,148.06 = 166,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,446.62x = 671,148.06 × 166,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,446.62x = 112,042,799,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,042,799,432.52/447,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,404.84

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