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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,829.59, 672,662.70 and 182,280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,829.59, 672,662.70 and 182,280.46 is: 273,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,829.59 : 672,662.70 = 182,280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,829.59/672,662.70 = 182,280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,829.59x = 672,662.70 × 182,280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,829.59x = 122,613,266,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,613,266,380.84/448,829.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,184.45

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