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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,979.56, 622,317.54 and 249,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,979.56, 622,317.54 and 249,771.24 is: 344,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,979.56 : 622,317.54 = 249,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,979.56/622,317.54 = 249,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,979.56x = 622,317.54 × 249,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,979.56x = 155,437,023,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,437,023,639.55/450,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,665.34

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