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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,298.42, 672,081.17 and 208,561.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,298.42, 672,081.17 and 208,561.77 is: 312,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,298.42 : 672,081.17 = 208,561.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,298.42/672,081.17 = 208,561.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,298.42x = 672,081.17 × 208,561.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,298.42x = 140,170,437,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,170,437,356.06/448,298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,672.17

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