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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,062.24, 618,325.52 and 246,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,062.24, 618,325.52 and 246,858.24 is: 340,664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,062.24 : 618,325.52 = 246,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,062.24/618,325.52 = 246,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,062.24x = 618,325.52 × 246,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,062.24x = 152,638,749,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,638,749,614.29/448,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,664.17

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