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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,544.80, 671,317.20 and 258,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,544.80, 671,317.20 and 258,328.80 is: 387,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,544.80 : 671,317.20 = 258,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,544.80/671,317.20 = 258,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,544.80x = 671,317.20 × 258,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,544.80x = 173,420,566,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,420,566,695.36/447,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,493.20

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