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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,085.76, 626,638.49 and 263,209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,085.76, 626,638.49 and 263,209.86 is: 363,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,085.76 : 626,638.49 = 263,209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,085.76/626,638.49 = 263,209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,085.76x = 626,638.49 × 263,209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,085.76x = 164,937,427,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,937,427,907.46/454,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,229.69

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