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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,828.59, 672,661.20 and 182,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,828.59, 672,661.20 and 182,279.46 is: 273,182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,828.59 : 672,661.20 = 182,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,828.59/672,661.20 = 182,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,828.59x = 672,661.20 × 182,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,828.59x = 122,612,320,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,612,320,298.95/448,828.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,182.95

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