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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,741.92, 626,153.20 and 252,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,741.92, 626,153.20 and 252,533.60 is: 348,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,741.92 : 626,153.20 = 252,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,741.92/626,153.20 = 252,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,741.92x = 626,153.20 × 252,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,741.92x = 158,124,721,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,124,721,747.52/453,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,490.44

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