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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,075.70, 672,113.55 and 402,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,075.70, 672,113.55 and 402,974.90 is: 604,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,075.70 : 672,113.55 = 402,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,075.70/672,113.55 = 402,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,075.70x = 672,113.55 × 402,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,075.70x = 270,844,890,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,844,890,599.90/448,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,462.35

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