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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,212.90, 672,319.35 and 163,902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,212.90, 672,319.35 and 163,902.90 is: 245,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,212.90 : 672,319.35 = 163,902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,212.90/672,319.35 = 163,902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,212.90x = 672,319.35 × 163,902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,212.90x = 110,195,091,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,195,091,191.12/448,212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,854.35

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