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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,002.40, 672,003.60 and 389,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,002.40, 672,003.60 and 389,682.40 is: 584,523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,002.40 : 672,003.60 = 389,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,002.40/672,003.60 = 389,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,002.40x = 672,003.60 × 389,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,002.40x = 261,867,975,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,867,975,656.64/448,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,523.60

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