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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,104.82, 625,216.14 and 259,482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,104.82, 625,216.14 and 259,482.42 is: 358,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,104.82 : 625,216.14 = 259,482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,104.82/625,216.14 = 259,482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,104.82x = 625,216.14 × 259,482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,104.82x = 162,232,597,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,232,597,030.26/453,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,046.50

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