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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,157.25, 618,469.97 and 246,966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,157.25, 618,469.97 and 246,966.21 is: 340,820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,157.25 : 618,469.97 = 246,966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,157.25/618,469.97 = 246,966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,157.25x = 618,469.97 × 246,966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,157.25x = 152,741,183,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,741,183,254.88/448,157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,820.51

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