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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,627.73, 624,636.69 and 248,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,627.73, 624,636.69 and 248,691.37 is: 343,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,627.73 : 624,636.69 = 248,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,627.73/624,636.69 = 248,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,627.73x = 624,636.69 × 248,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,627.73x = 155,341,754,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,341,754,188.37/452,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,199.82

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