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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,209.18, 624,055.99 and 248,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,209.18, 624,055.99 and 248,278.90 is: 342,628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,209.18 : 624,055.99 = 248,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,209.18/624,055.99 = 248,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,209.18x = 624,055.99 × 248,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,209.18x = 154,939,934,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,939,934,735.61/452,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,628.90

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