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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,143.20, 972,214.80 and 448,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,143.20, 972,214.80 and 448,688.80 is: 673,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,143.20 : 972,214.80 = 448,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,143.20/972,214.80 = 448,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,143.20x = 972,214.80 × 448,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,143.20x = 436,221,891,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,221,891,954.24/648,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,033.20

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