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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,481.82, 672,341.72 and 208,734.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,481.82, 672,341.72 and 208,734.95 is: 312,925.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,481.82 : 672,341.72 = 208,734.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,481.82/672,341.72 = 208,734.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,481.82x = 672,341.72 × 208,734.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,481.82x = 140,341,210,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,341,210,901.73/448,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,925.08

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