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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,218.60, 672,327.90 and 212,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,218.60, 672,327.90 and 212,022.60 is: 318,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,218.60 : 672,327.90 = 212,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,218.60/672,327.90 = 212,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,218.60x = 672,327.90 × 212,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,218.60x = 142,548,709,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,548,709,410.54/448,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,033.90

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