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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,977.60, 671,522.40 and 401,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,977.60, 671,522.40 and 401,932.80 is: 601,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,977.60 : 671,522.40 = 401,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,977.60/671,522.40 = 401,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,977.60x = 671,522.40 × 401,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,977.60x = 269,906,878,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,906,878,494.72/448,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,158.90

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