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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,107.21, 623,908.55 and 248,159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,107.21, 623,908.55 and 248,159.29 is: 342,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,107.21 : 623,908.55 = 248,159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,107.21/623,908.55 = 248,159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,107.21x = 623,908.55 × 248,159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,107.21x = 154,828,701,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,828,701,552.13/452,107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,460.15

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