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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,051.96, 672,094.35 and 148,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,051.96, 672,094.35 and 148,558.72 is: 222,843.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,051.96 : 672,094.35 = 148,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,051.96/672,094.35 = 148,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,051.96x = 672,094.35 × 148,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,051.96x = 99,845,476,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,845,476,355.23/448,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,843.52

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