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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,377.74, 625,661.27 and 249,424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,377.74, 625,661.27 and 249,424.28 is: 344,205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,377.74 : 625,661.27 = 249,424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,377.74/625,661.27 = 249,424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,377.74x = 625,661.27 × 249,424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,377.74x = 156,055,109,288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,055,109,288.89/453,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,205.49

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