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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,823.72, 672,653.90 and 182,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,823.72, 672,653.90 and 182,274.59 is: 273,175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,823.72 : 672,653.90 = 182,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,823.72/672,653.90 = 182,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,823.72x = 672,653.90 × 182,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,823.72x = 122,607,709,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,607,709,559.76/448,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,175.65

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