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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,794, 622,115.16 and 249,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,794, 622,115.16 and 249,590 is: 344,444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,794 : 622,115.16 = 249,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,794/622,115.16 = 249,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,794x = 622,115.16 × 249,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,794x = 155,273,722,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,273,722,784.40/450,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,444.96

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