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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,510.22, 624,396.42 and 258,887.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,510.22, 624,396.42 and 258,887.18 is: 357,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,510.22 : 624,396.42 = 258,887.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,510.22/624,396.42 = 258,887.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,510.22x = 624,396.42 × 258,887.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,510.22x = 161,648,228,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,648,228,375.90/452,510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,225.59

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