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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,098.21, 618,092.93 and 266,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,098.21, 618,092.93 and 266,674.70 is: 367,842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,098.21 : 618,092.93 = 266,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,098.21/618,092.93 = 266,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,098.21x = 618,092.93 × 266,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,098.21x = 164,829,748,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,829,748,891.79/448,098.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,842.91

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