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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,961.46, 670,440.48 and 180,718.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,961.46, 670,440.48 and 180,718.78 is: 271,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,961.46 : 670,440.48 = 180,718.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,961.46/670,440.48 = 180,718.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,961.46x = 670,440.48 × 180,718.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,961.46x = 121,161,185,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,161,185,608.21/446,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,077.48

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