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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,535.04, 671,142.66 and 147,960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,535.04, 671,142.66 and 147,960.32 is: 221,887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,535.04 : 671,142.66 = 147,960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,535.04/671,142.66 = 147,960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,535.04x = 671,142.66 × 147,960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,535.04x = 99,302,482,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,302,482,739.25/447,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,887.62

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