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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,931.88, 625,048.01 and 248,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,931.88, 625,048.01 and 248,995.91 is: 343,615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,931.88 : 625,048.01 = 248,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,931.88/625,048.01 = 248,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,931.88x = 625,048.01 × 248,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,931.88x = 155,634,400,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,634,400,228.75/452,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,615.47

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