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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,460.93, 624,403.61 and 248,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,460.93, 624,403.61 and 248,530.72 is: 342,976.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,460.93 : 624,403.61 = 248,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,460.93/624,403.61 = 248,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,460.93x = 624,403.61 × 248,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,460.93x = 155,183,478,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,183,478,763.90/452,460.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,976.53

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