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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,466.64, 625,767.24 and 252,258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,466.64, 625,767.24 and 252,258.32 is: 348,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,466.64 : 625,767.24 = 252,258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,466.64/625,767.24 = 252,258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,466.64x = 625,767.24 × 252,258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,466.64x = 157,854,992,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,854,992,673.44/453,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,107.18

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