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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,127.20, 672,190.80 and 399,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,127.20, 672,190.80 and 399,138.40 is: 598,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,127.20 : 672,190.80 = 399,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,127.20/672,190.80 = 399,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,127.20x = 672,190.80 × 399,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,127.20x = 268,297,160,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,297,160,406.72/448,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,707.60

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