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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,817.31, 624,891.26 and 248,871.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,817.31, 624,891.26 and 248,871.70 is: 343,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,817.31 : 624,891.26 = 248,871.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,817.31/624,891.26 = 248,871.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,817.31x = 624,891.26 × 248,871.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,817.31x = 155,517,750,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,517,750,191.34/452,817.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,444.80

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