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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,485.12, 618,906.96 and 247,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,485.12, 618,906.96 and 247,281.12 is: 341,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,485.12 : 618,906.96 = 247,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,485.12/618,906.96 = 247,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,485.12x = 618,906.96 × 247,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,485.12x = 153,044,006,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,044,006,244.60/448,485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,246.56

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