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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,908.98, 625,001.07 and 248,959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,908.98, 625,001.07 and 248,959.74 is: 343,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,908.98 : 625,001.07 = 248,959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,908.98/625,001.07 = 248,959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,908.98x = 625,001.07 × 248,959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,908.98x = 155,600,103,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,600,103,886.92/452,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,557.12

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