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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,492.48, 618,963.36 and 335,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,492.48, 618,963.36 and 335,118.40 is: 462,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,492.48 : 618,963.36 = 335,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,492.48/618,963.36 = 335,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,492.48x = 618,963.36 × 335,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,492.48x = 207,426,010,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,426,010,861.82/448,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,496.07

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