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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,904.50, 622,267.77 and 249,700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,904.50, 622,267.77 and 249,700.50 is: 344,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,904.50 : 622,267.77 = 249,700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,904.50/622,267.77 = 249,700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,904.50x = 622,267.77 × 249,700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,904.50x = 155,380,573,302.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,380,573,302.89/450,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,597.52

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