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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,378.24, 625,661.96 and 249,424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,378.24, 625,661.96 and 249,424.78 is: 344,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,378.24 : 625,661.96 = 249,424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,378.24/625,661.96 = 249,424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,378.24x = 625,661.96 × 249,424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,378.24x = 156,055,593,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,055,593,599.06/453,378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,206.18

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