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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,895.50, 622,255.35 and 249,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,895.50, 622,255.35 and 249,691.50 is: 344,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,895.50 : 622,255.35 = 249,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,895.50/622,255.35 = 249,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,895.50x = 622,255.35 × 249,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,895.50x = 155,371,871,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,371,871,724.53/450,895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,585.10

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