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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,999.36, 672,097.40 and 329,310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,999.36, 672,097.40 and 329,310.86 is: 494,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,999.36 : 672,097.40 = 329,310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,999.36/672,097.40 = 329,310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,999.36x = 672,097.40 × 329,310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,999.36x = 221,328,972,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,328,972,797.76/447,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,038.59

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