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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,001.30, 672,001.95 and 282,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,001.30, 672,001.95 and 282,113.30 is: 423,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,001.30 : 672,001.95 = 282,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,001.30/672,001.95 = 282,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,001.30x = 672,001.95 × 282,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,001.30x = 189,580,687,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,580,687,720.94/448,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,169.95

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