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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,024.96, 670,458.24 and 279,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,024.96, 670,458.24 and 279,624.14 is: 418,450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,024.96 : 670,458.24 = 279,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,024.96/670,458.24 = 279,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,024.96x = 670,458.24 × 279,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,024.96x = 187,476,308,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,476,308,765.91/448,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,450.59

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