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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,339.31, 672,362.72 and 148,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,339.31, 672,362.72 and 148,739.46 is: 223,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,339.31 : 672,362.72 = 148,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,339.31/672,362.72 = 148,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,339.31x = 672,362.72 × 148,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,339.31x = 100,006,867,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,006,867,896.93/448,339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,060.67

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