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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,475.40, 672,698.52 and 182,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,475.40, 672,698.52 and 182,157.12 is: 273,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,475.40 : 672,698.52 = 182,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,475.40/672,698.52 = 182,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,475.40x = 672,698.52 × 182,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,475.40x = 122,536,825,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,536,825,031.46/448,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,229.76

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