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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,807.80, 671,711.70 and 314,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,807.80, 671,711.70 and 314,838.20 is: 472,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,807.80 : 671,711.70 = 314,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,807.80/671,711.70 = 314,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,807.80x = 671,711.70 × 314,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,807.80x = 211,480,502,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,480,502,546.94/447,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,257.30

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