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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,280.04, 618,626.68 and 254,688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,280.04, 618,626.68 and 254,688.08 is: 351,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,280.04 : 618,626.68 = 254,688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,280.04/618,626.68 = 254,688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,280.04x = 618,626.68 × 254,688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,280.04x = 157,556,841,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,556,841,365.97/448,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,469.68

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