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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,069.96, 618,336.21 and 246,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,069.96, 618,336.21 and 246,865.96 is: 340,674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,069.96 : 618,336.21 = 246,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,069.96/618,336.21 = 246,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,069.96x = 618,336.21 × 246,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,069.96x = 152,646,162,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,646,162,084.41/448,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,674.84

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