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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,287.26, 618,630.97 and 244,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,287.26, 618,630.97 and 244,337.55 is: 337,182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,287.26 : 618,630.97 = 244,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,287.26/618,630.97 = 244,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,287.26x = 618,630.97 × 244,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,287.26x = 151,154,775,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,154,775,563.92/448,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,182.85

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