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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,795.20, 672,211.20 and 270,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,795.20, 672,211.20 and 270,502.40 is: 406,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,795.20 : 672,211.20 = 270,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,795.20/672,211.20 = 270,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,795.20x = 672,211.20 × 270,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,795.20x = 181,834,742,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,834,742,906.88/447,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,066.75

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