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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,069.60, 672,104.40 and 406,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,069.60, 672,104.40 and 406,597.60 is: 609,896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,069.60 : 672,104.40 = 406,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,069.60/672,104.40 = 406,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,069.60x = 672,104.40 × 406,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,069.60x = 273,276,035,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,276,035,989.44/448,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,896.40

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