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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,433.52, 622,974.28 and 247,480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,433.52, 622,974.28 and 247,480.73 is: 341,521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,433.52 : 622,974.28 = 247,480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,433.52/622,974.28 = 247,480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,433.52x = 622,974.28 × 247,480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,433.52x = 154,174,129,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,174,129,585.62/451,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,521.23

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