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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,852.96, 1,049,521.32 and 250,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,852.96, 1,049,521.32 and 250,452 is: 375,585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,852.96 : 1,049,521.32 = 250,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,852.96/1,049,521.32 = 250,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,852.96x = 1,049,521.32 × 250,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,852.96x = 262,854,713,636.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,854,713,636.64/699,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,585.63

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