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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,708.82, 626,154.33 and 262,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,708.82, 626,154.33 and 262,725.58 is: 362,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,708.82 : 626,154.33 = 262,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,708.82/626,154.33 = 262,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,708.82x = 626,154.33 × 262,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,708.82x = 164,506,759,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,506,759,518.76/453,708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,582.24

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