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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,472.92, 625,793.22 and 252,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,472.92, 625,793.22 and 252,268.92 is: 348,131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,472.92 : 625,793.22 = 252,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,472.92/625,793.22 = 252,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,472.92x = 625,793.22 × 252,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,472.92x = 157,868,179,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,868,179,752.72/453,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,131.44

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