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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,066.72, 618,331.72 and 246,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,066.72, 618,331.72 and 246,862.72 is: 340,670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,066.72 : 618,331.72 = 246,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,066.72/618,331.72 = 246,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,066.72x = 618,331.72 × 246,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,066.72x = 152,643,050,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,643,050,261.48/448,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,670.36

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