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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,284.71, 624,164.79 and 248,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,284.71, 624,164.79 and 248,348.79 is: 342,727.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,284.71 : 624,164.79 = 248,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,284.71/624,164.79 = 248,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,284.71x = 624,164.79 × 248,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,284.71x = 155,010,570,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,010,570,357.10/452,284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,727.86

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