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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,378.56, 621,575.70 and 254,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,378.56, 621,575.70 and 254,150.12 is: 350,757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,378.56 : 621,575.70 = 254,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,378.56/621,575.70 = 254,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,378.56x = 621,575.70 × 254,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,378.56x = 157,973,538,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,973,538,744.08/450,378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,757.24

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