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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,717.46, 624,712.70 and 248,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,717.46, 624,712.70 and 248,757.84 is: 343,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,717.46 : 624,712.70 = 248,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,717.46/624,712.70 = 248,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,717.46x = 624,712.70 × 248,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,717.46x = 155,402,181,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,402,181,872.57/452,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,265.27

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