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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,003.40, 672,782.70 and 238,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,003.40, 672,782.70 and 238,051.40 is: 357,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,003.40 : 672,782.70 = 238,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,003.40/672,782.70 = 238,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,003.40x = 672,782.70 × 238,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,003.40x = 160,156,863,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,156,863,630.78/448,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,490.29

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