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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,097.20, 672,145.80 and 399,108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,097.20, 672,145.80 and 399,108.40 is: 598,662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,097.20 : 672,145.80 = 399,108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,097.20/672,145.80 = 399,108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,097.20x = 672,145.80 × 399,108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,097.20x = 268,259,034,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,259,034,804.72/448,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,662.60

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