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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,673.39, 672,864.51 and 149,073.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,673.39, 672,864.51 and 149,073.53 is: 223,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,673.39 : 672,864.51 = 149,073.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,673.39/672,864.51 = 149,073.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,673.39x = 672,864.51 × 149,073.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,673.39x = 100,306,284,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,306,284,353.10/448,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,561.92

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