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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,986.96, 672,898.56 and 182,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,986.96, 672,898.56 and 182,438.16 is: 273,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,986.96 : 672,898.56 = 182,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,986.96/672,898.56 = 182,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,986.96x = 672,898.56 × 182,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,986.96x = 122,762,375,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,762,375,153.05/448,986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,420.80

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