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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,755.80, 671,629.62 and 181,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,755.80, 671,629.62 and 181,453 is: 272,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,755.80 : 671,629.62 = 181,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,755.80/671,629.62 = 181,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,755.80x = 671,629.62 × 181,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,755.80x = 121,869,209,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,869,209,437.86/447,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,177.85

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