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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,401.21, 672,921.66 and 248,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,401.21, 672,921.66 and 248,881.20 is: 373,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,401.21 : 672,921.66 = 248,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,401.21/672,921.66 = 248,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,401.21x = 672,921.66 × 248,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,401.21x = 167,477,550,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,477,550,246.79/448,401.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,499.33

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