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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,297.85, 625,572.24 and 262,274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,297.85, 625,572.24 and 262,274.33 is: 361,950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,297.85 : 625,572.24 = 262,274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,297.85/625,572.24 = 262,274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,297.85x = 625,572.24 × 262,274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,297.85x = 164,071,540,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,071,540,112.60/453,297.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,950.85

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