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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,905.50, 622,269.15 and 249,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,905.50, 622,269.15 and 249,701.50 is: 344,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,905.50 : 622,269.15 = 249,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,905.50/622,269.15 = 249,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,905.50x = 622,269.15 × 249,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,905.50x = 155,381,540,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,381,540,158.73/450,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,598.90

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