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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,047.72, 623,829.54 and 250,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,047.72, 623,829.54 and 250,847.08 is: 346,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,047.72 : 623,829.54 = 250,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,047.72/623,829.54 = 250,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,047.72x = 623,829.54 × 250,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,047.72x = 156,485,818,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,485,818,526.74/452,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,171.02

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