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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,278.12, 624,151.59 and 248,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,278.12, 624,151.59 and 248,337.64 is: 342,710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,278.12 : 624,151.59 = 248,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,278.12/624,151.59 = 248,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,278.12x = 624,151.59 × 248,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,278.12x = 155,000,328,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,000,328,500.40/452,278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,710.21

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