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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,830.72, 672,664.39 and 182,281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,830.72, 672,664.39 and 182,281.59 is: 273,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,830.72 : 672,664.39 = 182,281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,830.72/672,664.39 = 182,281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,830.72x = 672,664.39 × 182,281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,830.72x = 122,614,334,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,614,334,545.58/448,830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,186.15

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