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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,727.20, 672,109.20 and 270,434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,727.20, 672,109.20 and 270,434.40 is: 405,964.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,727.20 : 672,109.20 = 270,434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,727.20/672,109.20 = 270,434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,727.20x = 672,109.20 × 270,434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,727.20x = 181,761,448,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,761,448,236.48/447,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,964.72

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