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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,044.89, 617,886.63 and 326,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,044.89, 617,886.63 and 326,994.44 is: 450,949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,044.89 : 617,886.63 = 326,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,044.89/617,886.63 = 326,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,044.89x = 617,886.63 × 326,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,044.89x = 202,045,489,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,045,489,470.90/448,044.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,949.22

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