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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,999.12, 671,660.82 and 270,463.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,999.12, 671,660.82 and 270,463.95 is: 405,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,999.12 : 671,660.82 = 270,463.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,999.12/671,660.82 = 270,463.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,999.12x = 671,660.82 × 270,463.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,999.12x = 181,660,038,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,660,038,437.44/447,999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,491.95

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