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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,864.40, 624,959.29 and 248,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,864.40, 624,959.29 and 248,934.18 is: 343,532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,864.40 : 624,959.29 = 248,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,864.40/624,959.29 = 248,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,864.40x = 624,959.29 × 248,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,864.40x = 155,573,724,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,573,724,642.40/452,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,532.69

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