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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,003.40, 672,005.10 and 115,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,003.40, 672,005.10 and 115,579.40 is: 173,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,003.40 : 672,005.10 = 115,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,003.40/672,005.10 = 115,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,003.40x = 672,005.10 × 115,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,003.40x = 77,669,946,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,669,946,254.94/448,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,369.10

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