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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,946.87, 625,074.63 and 249,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,946.87, 625,074.63 and 249,006.36 is: 343,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,946.87 : 625,074.63 = 249,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,946.87/625,074.63 = 249,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,946.87x = 625,074.63 × 249,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,946.87x = 155,647,558,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,647,558,344.65/452,946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,633.15

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