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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,012.48, 626,531.52 and 250,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,012.48, 626,531.52 and 250,059.34 is: 345,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,012.48 : 626,531.52 = 250,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,012.48/626,531.52 = 250,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,012.48x = 626,531.52 × 250,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,012.48x = 156,670,058,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,670,058,380.40/454,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,078.75

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