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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,221.59, 618,545.78 and 244,272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,221.59, 618,545.78 and 244,272.50 is: 337,096.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,221.59 : 618,545.78 = 244,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,221.59/618,545.78 = 244,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,221.59x = 618,545.78 × 244,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,221.59x = 151,093,719,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,093,719,730.96/448,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,096.04

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