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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,703.46, 620,566.41 and 248,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,703.46, 620,566.41 and 248,486.50 is: 342,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,703.46 : 620,566.41 = 248,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,703.46/620,566.41 = 248,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,703.46x = 620,566.41 × 248,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,703.46x = 154,202,375,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,202,375,238.47/449,703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,897.91

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