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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,832.34, 672,666.82 and 182,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,832.34, 672,666.82 and 182,283.21 is: 273,188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,832.34 : 672,666.82 = 182,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,832.34/672,666.82 = 182,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,832.34x = 672,666.82 × 182,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,832.34x = 122,615,866,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,615,866,754.38/448,832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,188.57

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