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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,628.32, 671,245.56 and 237,217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,628.32, 671,245.56 and 237,217.02 is: 355,721.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,628.32 : 671,245.56 = 237,217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,628.32/671,245.56 = 237,217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,628.32x = 671,245.56 × 237,217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,628.32x = 159,230,871,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,230,871,431.43/447,628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,721.17

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