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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,127.96, 667,722.54 and 178,888.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,127.96, 667,722.54 and 178,888.70 is: 268,345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,127.96 : 667,722.54 = 178,888.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,127.96/667,722.54 = 178,888.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,127.96x = 667,722.54 × 178,888.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,127.96x = 119,448,017,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,448,017,141.30/445,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,345.35

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