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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,998.40, 674,997.60 and 183,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,998.40, 674,997.60 and 183,670.40 is: 275,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,998.40 : 674,997.60 = 183,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,998.40/674,997.60 = 183,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,998.40x = 674,997.60 × 183,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,998.40x = 123,977,079,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,977,079,191.04/449,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,505.60

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