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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,061.72, 625,241.24 and 249,128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,061.72, 625,241.24 and 249,128.18 is: 343,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,061.72 : 625,241.24 = 249,128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,061.72/625,241.24 = 249,128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,061.72x = 625,241.24 × 249,128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,061.72x = 155,765,212,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,765,212,182.14/453,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,805.72

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