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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,046.72, 623,828.16 and 250,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,046.72, 623,828.16 and 250,846.08 is: 346,169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,046.72 : 623,828.16 = 250,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,046.72/623,828.16 = 250,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,046.72x = 623,828.16 × 250,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,046.72x = 156,484,848,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,484,848,529.61/452,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,169.64

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