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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,313.04, 672,469.56 and 259,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,313.04, 672,469.56 and 259,062.48 is: 388,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,313.04 : 672,469.56 = 259,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,313.04/672,469.56 = 259,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,313.04x = 672,469.56 × 259,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,313.04x = 174,211,631,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,211,631,938.11/448,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,593.72

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