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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,199.16, 624,036.53 and 248,270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,199.16, 624,036.53 and 248,270.97 is: 342,614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,199.16 : 624,036.53 = 248,270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,199.16/624,036.53 = 248,270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,199.16x = 624,036.53 × 248,270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,199.16x = 154,930,156,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,930,156,881.09/452,199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,614.87

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