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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,073.70, 672,110.55 and 402,972.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,073.70, 672,110.55 and 402,972.90 is: 604,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,073.70 : 672,110.55 = 402,972.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,073.70/672,110.55 = 402,972.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,073.70x = 672,110.55 × 402,972.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,073.70x = 270,842,337,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,842,337,454.10/448,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,459.35

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