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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,208.31, 624,054.77 and 248,278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,208.31, 624,054.77 and 248,278.03 is: 342,627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,208.31 : 624,054.77 = 248,278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,208.31/624,054.77 = 248,278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,208.31x = 624,054.77 × 248,278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,208.31x = 154,939,088,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,939,088,907.70/452,208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,627.69

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