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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,291.82, 672,436.52 and 148,794.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,291.82, 672,436.52 and 148,794.93 is: 223,191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,291.82 : 672,436.52 = 148,794.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,291.82/672,436.52 = 148,794.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,291.82x = 672,436.52 × 148,794.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,291.82x = 100,055,144,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,055,144,736.85/448,291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,191.99

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