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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,551.80, 671,327.70 and 258,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,551.80, 671,327.70 and 258,335.80 is: 387,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,551.80 : 671,327.70 = 258,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,551.80/671,327.70 = 258,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,551.80x = 671,327.70 × 258,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,551.80x = 173,427,978,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,427,978,441.66/447,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,503.70

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