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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,521.60, 671,284.22 and 181,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,521.60, 671,284.22 and 181,287.15 is: 271,931.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,521.60 : 671,284.22 = 181,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,521.60/671,284.22 = 181,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,521.60x = 671,284.22 × 181,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,521.60x = 121,695,202,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,695,202,177.34/447,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,931.46

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