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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,107.31, 618,193.79 and 266,717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,107.31, 618,193.79 and 266,717.53 is: 367,954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,107.31 : 618,193.79 = 266,717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,107.31/618,193.79 = 266,717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,107.31x = 618,193.79 × 266,717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,107.31x = 164,883,119,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,883,119,396.55/448,107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,954.54

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