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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,481.89, 672,369.65 and 223,726.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,481.89, 672,369.65 and 223,726.65 is: 335,413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,481.89 : 672,369.65 = 223,726.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,481.89/672,369.65 = 223,726.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,481.89x = 672,369.65 × 223,726.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,481.89x = 150,427,009,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,427,009,356.17/448,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,413.79

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