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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,985.52, 625,104.08 and 249,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,985.52, 625,104.08 and 249,034.96 is: 343,659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,985.52 : 625,104.08 = 249,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,985.52/625,104.08 = 249,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,985.52x = 625,104.08 × 249,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,985.52x = 155,672,768,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,672,768,313.46/452,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,659.48

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