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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,317.62, 672,144.26 and 270,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,317.62, 672,144.26 and 270,783.12 is: 405,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,317.62 : 672,144.26 = 270,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,317.62/672,144.26 = 270,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,317.62x = 672,144.26 × 270,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,317.62x = 182,005,318,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,005,318,458.98/448,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,974.05

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