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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,468.42, 625,787.01 and 252,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,468.42, 625,787.01 and 252,264.42 is: 348,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,468.42 : 625,787.01 = 252,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,468.42/625,787.01 = 252,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,468.42x = 625,787.01 × 252,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,468.42x = 157,863,797,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,863,797,121.18/453,468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,125.23

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