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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,835.28, 670,730.40 and 180,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,835.28, 670,730.40 and 180,769.72 is: 271,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,835.28 : 670,730.40 = 180,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,835.28/670,730.40 = 180,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,835.28x = 670,730.40 × 180,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,835.28x = 121,247,746,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,247,746,603.49/446,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,347.75

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