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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,160.24, 618,457.80 and 246,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,160.24, 618,457.80 and 246,956.24 is: 340,797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,160.24 : 618,457.80 = 246,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,160.24/618,457.80 = 246,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,160.24x = 618,457.80 × 246,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,160.24x = 152,732,012,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,732,012,886.67/448,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,797.78

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