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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,627.40, 672,218.70 and 237,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,627.40, 672,218.70 and 237,675.40 is: 356,925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,627.40 : 672,218.70 = 237,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,627.40/672,218.70 = 237,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,627.40x = 672,218.70 × 237,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,627.40x = 159,769,848,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,769,848,409.98/447,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,925.98

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