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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,090.48, 618,082.28 and 266,666.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,090.48, 618,082.28 and 266,666.99 is: 367,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,090.48 : 618,082.28 = 266,666.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,090.48/618,082.28 = 266,666.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,090.48x = 618,082.28 × 266,666.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,090.48x = 164,822,137,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,822,137,756.19/448,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,832.27

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