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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,962.96, 670,442.73 and 180,720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,962.96, 670,442.73 and 180,720.28 is: 271,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,962.96 : 670,442.73 = 180,720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,962.96/670,442.73 = 180,720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,962.96x = 670,442.73 × 180,720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,962.96x = 121,162,597,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,162,597,889.56/446,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,079.73

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