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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,728.03, 672,714.59 and 208,719.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,728.03, 672,714.59 and 208,719.99 is: 312,904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,728.03 : 672,714.59 = 208,719.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,728.03/672,714.59 = 208,719.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,728.03x = 672,714.59 × 208,719.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,728.03x = 140,408,981,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,408,981,454.05/448,728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,904.41

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