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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,643.38, 671,268.03 and 237,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,643.38, 671,268.03 and 237,232.02 is: 355,743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,643.38 : 671,268.03 = 237,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,643.38/671,268.03 = 237,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,643.38x = 671,268.03 × 237,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,643.38x = 159,246,270,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,246,270,718.32/447,643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,743.61

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