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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,146.50, 623,991.33 and 250,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,146.50, 623,991.33 and 250,942.50 is: 346,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,146.50 : 623,991.33 = 250,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,146.50/623,991.33 = 250,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,146.50x = 623,991.33 × 250,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,146.50x = 156,585,944,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,585,944,328.53/452,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,316.83

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