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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,048.91, 615,397.50 and 254,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,048.91, 615,397.50 and 254,926.98 is: 351,713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,048.91 : 615,397.50 = 254,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,048.91/615,397.50 = 254,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,048.91x = 615,397.50 × 254,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,048.91x = 156,881,426,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,881,426,174.55/446,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,713.51

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