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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,017.60, 672,145.20 and 195,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,017.60, 672,145.20 and 195,189.60 is: 292,836.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,017.60 : 672,145.20 = 195,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,017.60/672,145.20 = 195,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,017.60x = 672,145.20 × 195,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,017.60x = 131,195,752,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,195,752,729.92/448,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,836.16

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