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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,936.55, 622,291.08 and 254,681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,936.55, 622,291.08 and 254,681.53 is: 351,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,936.55 : 622,291.08 = 254,681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,936.55/622,291.08 = 254,681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,936.55x = 622,291.08 × 254,681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,936.55x = 158,486,044,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,486,044,359.75/450,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,459.74

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