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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,097, 626,673.30 and 252,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,097, 626,673.30 and 252,893 is: 349,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,097 : 626,673.30 = 252,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,097/626,673.30 = 252,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,097x = 626,673.30 × 252,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,097x = 158,481,290,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,481,290,856.90/454,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,003.17

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