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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,159.32, 672,225.48 and 181,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,159.32, 672,225.48 and 181,913.40 is: 272,864.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,159.32 : 672,225.48 = 181,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,159.32/672,225.48 = 181,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,159.32x = 672,225.48 × 181,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,159.32x = 122,286,822,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,286,822,633.43/448,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,864.62

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