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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,221.52, 618,545.79 and 244,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,221.52, 618,545.79 and 244,272.49 is: 337,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,221.52 : 618,545.79 = 244,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,221.52/618,545.79 = 244,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,221.52x = 618,545.79 × 244,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,221.52x = 151,093,720,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,093,720,302.32/448,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,096.09

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