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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,059.71, 618,322.06 and 246,855.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,059.71, 618,322.06 and 246,855.71 is: 340,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,059.71 : 618,322.06 = 246,855.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,059.71/618,322.06 = 246,855.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,059.71x = 618,322.06 × 246,855.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,059.71x = 152,636,331,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,636,331,129.96/448,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,660.69

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