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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,410.60, 672,615.90 and 289,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,410.60, 672,615.90 and 289,780.20 is: 434,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,410.60 : 672,615.90 = 289,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,410.60/672,615.90 = 289,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,410.60x = 672,615.90 × 289,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,410.60x = 194,910,770,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,910,770,025.18/448,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,670.30

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