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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,029.68, 671,811.12 and 211,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,029.68, 671,811.12 and 211,308.80 is: 316,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,029.68 : 671,811.12 = 211,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,029.68/671,811.12 = 211,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,029.68x = 671,811.12 × 211,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,029.68x = 141,959,601,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,959,601,593.86/448,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,853.12

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