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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,049.52, 672,991.06 and 182,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,049.52, 672,991.06 and 182,499.84 is: 273,512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,049.52 : 672,991.06 = 182,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,049.52/672,991.06 = 182,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,049.52x = 672,991.06 × 182,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,049.52x = 122,820,760,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,820,760,771.43/449,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,512.73

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