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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,276.36, 618,621.61 and 254,684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,276.36, 618,621.61 and 254,684.41 is: 351,464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,276.36 : 618,621.61 = 254,684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,276.36/618,621.61 = 254,684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,276.36x = 618,621.61 × 254,684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,276.36x = 157,553,279,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,553,279,756.10/448,276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,464.62

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