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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,901.60, 672,111.60 and 167,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,901.60, 672,111.60 and 167,447.20 is: 251,267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,901.60 : 672,111.60 = 167,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,901.60/672,111.60 = 167,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,901.60x = 672,111.60 × 167,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,901.60x = 112,543,205,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,543,205,507.52/447,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,267.70

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