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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,768.08, 672,977.16 and 168,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,768.08, 672,977.16 and 168,132.24 is: 252,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,768.08 : 672,977.16 = 168,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,768.08/672,977.16 = 168,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,768.08x = 672,977.16 × 168,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,768.08x = 113,149,157,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,149,157,379.64/448,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,132.81

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