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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,461.93, 624,404.99 and 248,531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,461.93, 624,404.99 and 248,531.72 is: 342,977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,461.93 : 624,404.99 = 248,531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,461.93/624,404.99 = 248,531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,461.93x = 624,404.99 × 248,531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,461.93x = 155,184,446,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,184,446,141.28/452,461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,977.91

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