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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,133.40, 672,183.90 and 181,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,133.40, 672,183.90 and 181,886.40 is: 272,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,133.40 : 672,183.90 = 181,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,133.40/672,183.90 = 181,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,133.40x = 672,183.90 × 181,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,133.40x = 122,261,109,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,261,109,708.96/448,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,823.02

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