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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,148.50, 618,474.90 and 246,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,148.50, 618,474.90 and 246,944.50 is: 340,799.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,148.50 : 618,474.90 = 246,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,148.50/618,474.90 = 246,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,148.50x = 618,474.90 × 246,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,148.50x = 152,728,974,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,728,974,943.05/448,148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,799.92

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