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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,279.15, 618,621.29 and 244,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,279.15, 618,621.29 and 244,330.08 is: 337,173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,279.15 : 618,621.29 = 244,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,279.15/618,621.29 = 244,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,279.15x = 618,621.29 × 244,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,279.15x = 151,147,784,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,147,784,960.65/448,279.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,173.36

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