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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,473.04, 671,049.72 and 147,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,473.04, 671,049.72 and 147,898.32 is: 221,794.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,473.04 : 671,049.72 = 147,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,473.04/671,049.72 = 147,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,473.04x = 671,049.72 × 147,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,473.04x = 99,247,126,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,247,126,224.47/447,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,794.65

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