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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,395.56, 618,790.66 and 247,198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,395.56, 618,790.66 and 247,198.76 is: 341,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,395.56 : 618,790.66 = 247,198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,395.56/618,790.66 = 247,198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,395.56x = 618,790.66 × 247,198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,395.56x = 152,964,283,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,964,283,851.58/448,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,136.93

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