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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,215.48, 618,537.36 and 247,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,215.48, 618,537.36 and 247,011.48 is: 340,875.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,215.48 : 618,537.36 = 247,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,215.48/618,537.36 = 247,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,215.48x = 618,537.36 × 247,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,215.48x = 152,785,828,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,785,828,728.89/448,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,875.84

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