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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,786.08, 672,537.60 and 329,521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,786.08, 672,537.60 and 329,521.68 is: 493,811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,786.08 : 672,537.60 = 329,521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,786.08/672,537.60 = 329,521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,786.08x = 672,537.60 × 329,521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,786.08x = 221,615,719,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,615,719,815.17/448,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,811.48

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