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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,023.48, 626,580.72 and 250,074.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,023.48, 626,580.72 and 250,074.36 is: 345,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,023.48 : 626,580.72 = 250,074.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,023.48/626,580.72 = 250,074.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,023.48x = 626,580.72 × 250,074.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,023.48x = 156,691,772,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,691,772,542.34/454,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,118.21

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