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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,019.48, 626,541 and 250,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,019.48, 626,541 and 250,066.52 is: 345,088.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,019.48 : 626,541 = 250,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,019.48/626,541 = 250,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,019.48x = 626,541 × 250,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,019.48x = 156,676,927,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,676,927,507.32/454,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,088.56

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