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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,173.41, 672,235.20 and 181,960.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,173.41, 672,235.20 and 181,960.83 is: 272,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,173.41 : 672,235.20 = 181,960.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,173.41/672,235.20 = 181,960.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,173.41x = 672,235.20 × 181,960.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,173.41x = 122,320,474,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,320,474,947.22/448,173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,931.13

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