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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,480.08, 621,668.04 and 249,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,480.08, 621,668.04 and 249,294.80 is: 344,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,480.08 : 621,668.04 = 249,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,480.08/621,668.04 = 249,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,480.08x = 621,668.04 × 249,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,480.08x = 154,978,609,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,978,609,698.19/450,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,029.88

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