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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,284.98, 624,148.92 and 248,334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,284.98, 624,148.92 and 248,334.13 is: 342,698.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,284.98 : 624,148.92 = 248,334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,284.98/624,148.92 = 248,334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,284.98x = 624,148.92 × 248,334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,284.98x = 154,997,477,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,997,477,364.97/452,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,698.71

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