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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,923.94, 625,042.80 and 248,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,923.94, 625,042.80 and 248,983.44 is: 343,601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,923.94 : 625,042.80 = 248,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,923.94/625,042.80 = 248,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,923.94x = 625,042.80 × 248,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,923.94x = 155,625,306,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,625,306,491.23/452,923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,601.41

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