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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,507.88, 672,960.54 and 238,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,507.88, 672,960.54 and 238,095.08 is: 357,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,507.88 : 672,960.54 = 238,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,507.88/672,960.54 = 238,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,507.88x = 672,960.54 × 238,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,507.88x = 160,228,593,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,228,593,608.14/448,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,248.11

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