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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,302.62, 627,101.30 and 181,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,302.62, 627,101.30 and 181,466.72 is: 272,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,302.62 : 627,101.30 = 181,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,302.62/627,101.30 = 181,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,302.62x = 627,101.30 × 181,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,302.62x = 113,798,011,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,798,011,975.90/418,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,047.10

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