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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,036.85, 623,790.87 and 248,088.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,036.85, 623,790.87 and 248,088.17 is: 342,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,036.85 : 623,790.87 = 248,088.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,036.85/623,790.87 = 248,088.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,036.85x = 623,790.87 × 248,088.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,036.85x = 154,755,133,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,755,133,916.83/452,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,350.70

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