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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,752.40, 671,628.60 and 389,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,752.40, 671,628.60 and 389,432.40 is: 584,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,752.40 : 671,628.60 = 389,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,752.40/671,628.60 = 389,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,752.40x = 671,628.60 × 389,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,752.40x = 261,553,937,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,553,937,606.64/447,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,148.60

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