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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,609.20, 628,059.60 and 182,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,609.20, 628,059.60 and 182,121.60 is: 273,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,609.20 : 628,059.60 = 182,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,609.20/628,059.60 = 182,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,609.20x = 628,059.60 × 182,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,609.20x = 114,383,219,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,383,219,247.36/418,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,245.83

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