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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,909.40, 674,141.70 and 238,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,909.40, 674,141.70 and 238,957.40 is: 358,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,909.40 : 674,141.70 = 238,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,909.40/674,141.70 = 238,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,909.40x = 674,141.70 × 238,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,909.40x = 161,091,147,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,091,147,863.58/448,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,850.02

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