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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,688.43, 672,447.02 and 182,136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,688.43, 672,447.02 and 182,136.87 is: 272,967.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,688.43 : 672,447.02 = 182,136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,688.43/672,447.02 = 182,136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,688.43x = 672,447.02 × 182,136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,688.43x = 122,477,394,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,477,394,552.94/448,688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,967.58

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