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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,625.67, 693,656.24 and 248,551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,625.67, 693,656.24 and 248,551.12 is: 373,482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,625.67 : 693,656.24 = 248,551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,625.67/693,656.24 = 248,551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,625.67x = 693,656.24 × 248,551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,625.67x = 172,409,035,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,409,035,346.99/461,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,482.34

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