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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,567.40, 672,128.70 and 237,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,567.40, 672,128.70 and 237,615.40 is: 356,835.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,567.40 : 672,128.70 = 237,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,567.40/672,128.70 = 237,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,567.40x = 672,128.70 × 237,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,567.40x = 159,708,129,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,708,129,901.98/447,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,835.93

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