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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,045.44, 626,358.24 and 272,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,045.44, 626,358.24 and 272,670.24 is: 376,150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,045.44 : 626,358.24 = 272,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,045.44/626,358.24 = 272,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,045.44x = 626,358.24 × 272,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,045.44x = 170,789,251,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,789,251,626.78/454,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,150.13

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