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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,271.37, 625,529.85 and 249,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,271.37, 625,529.85 and 249,337.46 is: 344,094.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,271.37 : 625,529.85 = 249,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,271.37/625,529.85 = 249,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,271.37x = 625,529.85 × 249,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,271.37x = 155,968,023,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,968,023,953.18/453,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,094.14

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