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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,117.20, 672,175.80 and 399,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,117.20, 672,175.80 and 399,128.40 is: 598,692.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,117.20 : 672,175.80 = 399,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,117.20/672,175.80 = 399,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,117.20x = 672,175.80 × 399,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,117.20x = 268,284,451,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,284,451,572.72/448,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,692.60

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