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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,904.30, 625,000.93 and 248,950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,904.30, 625,000.93 and 248,950.86 is: 343,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,904.30 : 625,000.93 = 248,950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,904.30/625,000.93 = 248,950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,904.30x = 625,000.93 × 248,950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,904.30x = 155,594,516,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,594,516,058.17/452,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,548.33

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