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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,711.88, 624,740.31 and 248,775.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,711.88, 624,740.31 and 248,775.48 is: 343,309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,711.88 : 624,740.31 = 248,775.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,711.88/624,740.31 = 248,775.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,711.88x = 624,740.31 × 248,775.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,711.88x = 155,420,070,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,420,070,495.60/452,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,309.02

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