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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,372.64, 618,753.68 and 247,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,372.64, 618,753.68 and 247,172 is: 341,097.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,372.64 : 618,753.68 = 247,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,372.64/618,753.68 = 247,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,372.64x = 618,753.68 × 247,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,372.64x = 152,938,584,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,938,584,592.96/448,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,097.05

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