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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,663.24, 672,329.94 and 182,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,663.24, 672,329.94 and 182,099.44 is: 272,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,663.24 : 672,329.94 = 182,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,663.24/672,329.94 = 182,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,663.24x = 672,329.94 × 182,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,663.24x = 122,430,905,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,430,905,569.23/448,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,879.29

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