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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,481.28, 1,096,224.90 and 447,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,481.28, 1,096,224.90 and 447,271 is: 670,296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,481.28 : 1,096,224.90 = 447,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,481.28/1,096,224.90 = 447,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,481.28x = 1,096,224.90 × 447,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,481.28x = 490,309,607,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,309,607,247.90/731,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,296.86

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