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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,046.60, 672,264.30 and 226,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,046.60, 672,264.30 and 226,430.60 is: 339,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,046.60 : 672,264.30 = 226,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,046.60/672,264.30 = 226,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,046.60x = 672,264.30 × 226,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,046.60x = 152,221,208,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,221,208,807.58/448,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,744.14

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