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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,665.51, 673,297.55 and 232,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,665.51, 673,297.55 and 232,723.26 is: 349,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,665.51 : 673,297.55 = 232,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,665.51/673,297.55 = 232,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,665.51x = 673,297.55 × 232,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,665.51x = 156,691,999,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,691,999,622.40/448,665.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,240.13

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