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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,341.87, 624,203.82 and 248,391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,341.87, 624,203.82 and 248,391.97 is: 342,765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,341.87 : 624,203.82 = 248,391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,341.87/624,203.82 = 248,391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,341.87x = 624,203.82 × 248,391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,341.87x = 155,047,214,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,047,214,970.82/452,341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,765.56

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