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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,001.30, 672,001.95 and 132,461.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,001.30, 672,001.95 and 132,461.30 is: 198,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,001.30 : 672,001.95 = 132,461.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,001.30/672,001.95 = 132,461.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,001.30x = 672,001.95 × 132,461.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,001.30x = 89,014,251,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,014,251,899.54/448,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,691.95

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