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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,060.41, 672,017.72 and 181,810.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,060.41, 672,017.72 and 181,810.17 is: 272,685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,060.41 : 672,017.72 = 181,810.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,060.41/672,017.72 = 181,810.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,060.41x = 672,017.72 × 181,810.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,060.41x = 122,179,655,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,179,655,007.16/448,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,685.67

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