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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,991.60, 625,112.48 and 249,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,991.60, 625,112.48 and 249,041.04 is: 343,667.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,991.60 : 625,112.48 = 249,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,991.60/625,112.48 = 249,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,991.60x = 625,112.48 × 249,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,991.60x = 155,678,662,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,678,662,136.18/452,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,667.88

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