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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,554.59, 672,899.08 and 144,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,554.59, 672,899.08 and 144,847.26 is: 217,292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,554.59 : 672,899.08 = 144,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,554.59/672,899.08 = 144,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,554.59x = 672,899.08 × 144,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,554.59x = 97,467,587,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,467,587,632.40/448,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,292.59

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