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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,287.40, 672,431.10 and 163,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,287.40, 672,431.10 and 163,977.40 is: 245,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,287.40 : 672,431.10 = 163,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,287.40/672,431.10 = 163,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,287.40x = 672,431.10 × 163,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,287.40x = 110,263,503,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,263,503,457.14/448,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,966.10

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