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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,127.40, 672,174.90 and 181,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,127.40, 672,174.90 and 181,880.40 is: 272,814.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,127.40 : 672,174.90 = 181,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,127.40/672,174.90 = 181,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,127.40x = 672,174.90 × 181,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,127.40x = 122,255,439,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,255,439,681.96/448,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,814.02

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