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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,234.36, 618,655.20 and 267,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,234.36, 618,655.20 and 267,052.42 is: 368,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,234.36 : 618,655.20 = 267,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,234.36/618,655.20 = 267,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,234.36x = 618,655.20 × 267,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,234.36x = 165,213,368,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,213,368,305.58/448,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,587.02

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