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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,687.20, 670,947.60 and 181,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,687.20, 670,947.60 and 181,229.60 is: 271,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,687.20 : 670,947.60 = 181,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,687.20/670,947.60 = 181,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,687.20x = 670,947.60 × 181,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,687.20x = 121,595,565,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,595,565,168.96/447,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,608.31

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