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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,703.96, 620,567.10 and 248,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,703.96, 620,567.10 and 248,487 is: 342,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,703.96 : 620,567.10 = 248,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,703.96/620,567.10 = 248,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,703.96x = 620,567.10 × 248,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,703.96x = 154,202,856,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,202,856,977.70/449,703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,898.60

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