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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,014.52, 621,041.58 and 248,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,014.52, 621,041.58 and 248,823.48 is: 343,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,014.52 : 621,041.58 = 248,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,014.52/621,041.58 = 248,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,014.52x = 621,041.58 × 248,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,014.52x = 154,529,727,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,529,727,160.30/450,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,388.31

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