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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,103.82, 626,663.31 and 263,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,103.82, 626,663.31 and 263,227.98 is: 363,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,103.82 : 626,663.31 = 263,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,103.82/626,663.31 = 263,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,103.82x = 626,663.31 × 263,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,103.82x = 164,955,317,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,955,317,231.41/454,103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,254.63

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