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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,167.89, 627,290.72 and 118,655.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,167.89, 627,290.72 and 118,655.81 is: 177,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,167.89 : 627,290.72 = 118,655.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,167.89/627,290.72 = 118,655.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,167.89x = 627,290.72 × 118,655.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,167.89x = 74,431,684,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,431,684,757.35/418,167.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,994.74

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