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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,695.99, 672,698.93 and 232,322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,695.99, 672,698.93 and 232,322.85 is: 348,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,695.99 : 672,698.93 = 232,322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,695.99/672,698.93 = 232,322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,695.99x = 672,698.93 × 232,322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,695.99x = 156,283,331,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,283,331,447.94/448,695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,305.61

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