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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,003.42, 620,981.91 and 248,760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,003.42, 620,981.91 and 248,760.54 is: 343,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,003.42 : 620,981.91 = 248,760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,003.42/620,981.91 = 248,760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,003.42x = 620,981.91 × 248,760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,003.42x = 154,475,795,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,475,795,261.83/450,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,276.94

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