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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,045.20, 672,067.80 and 399,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,045.20, 672,067.80 and 399,056.40 is: 598,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,045.20 : 672,067.80 = 399,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,045.20/672,067.80 = 399,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,045.20x = 672,067.80 × 399,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,045.20x = 268,192,956,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,192,956,823.92/448,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,584.60

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