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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,931.13, 625,046.98 and 248,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,931.13, 625,046.98 and 248,995.16 is: 343,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,931.13 : 625,046.98 = 248,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,931.13/625,046.98 = 248,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,931.13x = 625,046.98 × 248,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,931.13x = 155,633,673,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,633,673,732.75/452,931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,614.44

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