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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,903.52, 671,879.76 and 181,624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,903.52, 671,879.76 and 181,624.48 is: 272,446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,903.52 : 671,879.76 = 181,624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,903.52/671,879.76 = 181,624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,903.52x = 671,879.76 × 181,624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,903.52x = 122,029,812,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,029,812,032.53/447,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,446.65

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