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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,849, 671,769.30 and 181,546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,849, 671,769.30 and 181,546.26 is: 272,317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,849 : 671,769.30 = 181,546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,849/671,769.30 = 181,546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,849x = 671,769.30 × 181,546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,849x = 121,957,203,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,957,203,997.82/447,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,317.69

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