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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,663.12, 671,414.76 and 280,262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,663.12, 671,414.76 and 280,262.68 is: 419,407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,663.12 : 671,414.76 = 280,262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,663.12/671,414.76 = 280,262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,663.12x = 671,414.76 × 280,262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,663.12x = 188,172,500,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,172,500,029.16/448,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,407.10

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