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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,983.92, 620,955 and 248,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,983.92, 620,955 and 248,741.04 is: 343,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,983.92 : 620,955 = 248,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,983.92/620,955 = 248,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,983.92x = 620,955 × 248,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,983.92x = 154,456,992,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,456,992,493.20/449,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,250.03

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