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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,078.20, 672,117.30 and 402,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,078.20, 672,117.30 and 402,977.40 is: 604,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,078.20 : 672,117.30 = 402,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,078.20/672,117.30 = 402,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,078.20x = 672,117.30 × 402,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,078.20x = 270,848,082,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,848,082,049.02/448,078.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,466.10

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