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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,238.74, 618,558.81 and 244,296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,238.74, 618,558.81 and 244,296.10 is: 337,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,238.74 : 618,558.81 = 244,296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,238.74/618,558.81 = 244,296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,238.74x = 618,558.81 × 244,296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,238.74x = 151,111,504,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,111,504,903.64/448,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,122.81

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