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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,273.90, 671,973.45 and 401,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,273.90, 671,973.45 and 401,034.70 is: 601,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,273.90 : 671,973.45 = 401,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,273.90/671,973.45 = 401,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,273.90x = 671,973.45 × 401,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,273.90x = 269,484,670,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,484,670,928.72/448,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,160.74

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