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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,714.88, 624,744.45 and 248,778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,714.88, 624,744.45 and 248,778.48 is: 343,313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,714.88 : 624,744.45 = 248,778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,714.88/624,744.45 = 248,778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,714.88x = 624,744.45 × 248,778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,714.88x = 155,422,974,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,422,974,659.44/452,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,313.16

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