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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,043.60, 672,065.40 and 406,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,043.60, 672,065.40 and 406,571.60 is: 609,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,043.60 : 672,065.40 = 406,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,043.60/672,065.40 = 406,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,043.60x = 672,065.40 × 406,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,043.60x = 273,242,704,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,242,704,982.64/448,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,857.40

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