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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,635.88, 671,256.81 and 237,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,635.88, 671,256.81 and 237,224.52 is: 355,732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,635.88 : 671,256.81 = 237,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,635.88/671,256.81 = 237,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,635.88x = 671,256.81 × 237,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,635.88x = 159,238,574,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,238,574,548.98/447,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,732.37

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