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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,048.71, 618,305.35 and 244,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,048.71, 618,305.35 and 244,098.99 is: 336,855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,048.71 : 618,305.35 = 244,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,048.71/618,305.35 = 244,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,048.71x = 618,305.35 × 244,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,048.71x = 150,927,710,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,927,710,226.10/448,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,855.59

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