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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,471.49, 624,415.76 and 248,527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,471.49, 624,415.76 and 248,527.13 is: 342,970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,471.49 : 624,415.76 = 248,527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,471.49/624,415.76 = 248,527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,471.49x = 624,415.76 × 248,527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,471.49x = 155,184,256,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,184,256,759.57/452,471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,970.24

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