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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,972.24, 626,475.60 and 252,768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,972.24, 626,475.60 and 252,768.24 is: 348,816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,972.24 : 626,475.60 = 252,768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,972.24/626,475.60 = 252,768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,972.24x = 626,475.60 × 252,768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,972.24x = 158,353,134,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,353,134,814.94/453,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,816.78

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