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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,975.64, 670,884.78 and 162,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,975.64, 670,884.78 and 162,940.68 is: 244,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,975.64 : 670,884.78 = 162,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,975.64/670,884.78 = 162,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,975.64x = 670,884.78 × 162,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,975.64x = 109,314,422,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,314,422,254.85/446,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,564.61

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