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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,736.77, 670,382.17 and 180,499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,736.77, 670,382.17 and 180,499.59 is: 270,861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,736.77 : 670,382.17 = 180,499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,736.77/670,382.17 = 180,499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,736.77x = 670,382.17 × 180,499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,736.77x = 121,003,707,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,003,707,392.37/446,736.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,861.31

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