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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,919.94, 625,037.28 and 248,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,919.94, 625,037.28 and 248,979.44 is: 343,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,919.94 : 625,037.28 = 248,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,919.94/625,037.28 = 248,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,919.94x = 625,037.28 × 248,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,919.94x = 155,621,431,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,621,431,953.52/452,919.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,595.89

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