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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,831.08, 624,913.35 and 248,900.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,831.08, 624,913.35 and 248,900.86 is: 343,486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,831.08 : 624,913.35 = 248,900.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,831.08/624,913.35 = 248,900.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,831.08x = 624,913.35 × 248,900.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,831.08x = 155,541,470,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,541,470,240.48/452,831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,486.74

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