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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,256.48, 627,383.46 and 118,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,256.48, 627,383.46 and 118,737.32 is: 178,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,256.48 : 627,383.46 = 118,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,256.48/627,383.46 = 118,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,256.48x = 627,383.46 × 118,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,256.48x = 74,493,830,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,493,830,652.73/418,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,105.62

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