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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,004.92, 620,983.98 and 248,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,004.92, 620,983.98 and 248,762.04 is: 343,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,004.92 : 620,983.98 = 248,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,004.92/620,983.98 = 248,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,004.92x = 620,983.98 × 248,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,004.92x = 154,477,241,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,477,241,672.12/450,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,279.01

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