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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,970.56, 672,027.12 and 148,461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,970.56, 672,027.12 and 148,461.72 is: 222,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,970.56 : 672,027.12 = 148,461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,970.56/672,027.12 = 148,461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,970.56x = 672,027.12 × 148,461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,970.56x = 99,770,302,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,770,302,121.85/447,970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,716.20

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