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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,832.72, 672,667.38 and 182,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,832.72, 672,667.38 and 182,283.59 is: 273,189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,832.72 : 672,667.38 = 182,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,832.72/672,667.38 = 182,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,832.72x = 672,667.38 × 182,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,832.72x = 122,616,224,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,616,224,902.29/448,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,189.14

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