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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,531.68, 620,300.88 and 248,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,531.68, 620,300.88 and 248,315.68 is: 342,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,531.68 : 620,300.88 = 248,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,531.68/620,300.88 = 248,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,531.68x = 620,300.88 × 248,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,531.68x = 154,030,434,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,030,434,821.80/449,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,646.45

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