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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,609.51, 672,333 and 182,224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,609.51, 672,333 and 182,224.71 is: 273,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,609.51 : 672,333 = 182,224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,609.51/672,333 = 182,224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,609.51x = 672,333 × 182,224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,609.51x = 122,515,685,948.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,515,685,948.43/448,609.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,100.96

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