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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,019.22, 672,061.65 and 178,252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,019.22, 672,061.65 and 178,252.77 is: 267,392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,019.22 : 672,061.65 = 178,252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,019.22/672,061.65 = 178,252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,019.22x = 672,061.65 × 178,252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,019.22x = 119,796,850,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,796,850,723.27/448,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,392.21

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