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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,936.48, 618,152.16 and 246,732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,936.48, 618,152.16 and 246,732.48 is: 340,490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,936.48 : 618,152.16 = 246,732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,936.48/618,152.16 = 246,732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,936.48x = 618,152.16 × 246,732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,936.48x = 152,518,215,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,518,215,454.16/447,936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,490.72

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