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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,001.40, 672,002.10 and 389,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,001.40, 672,002.10 and 389,681.40 is: 584,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,001.40 : 672,002.10 = 389,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,001.40/672,002.10 = 389,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,001.40x = 672,002.10 × 389,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,001.40x = 261,866,719,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,866,719,130.94/448,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,522.10

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