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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,138.26, 626,710.80 and 252,934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,138.26, 626,710.80 and 252,934.26 is: 349,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,138.26 : 626,710.80 = 252,934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,138.26/626,710.80 = 252,934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,138.26x = 626,710.80 × 252,934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,138.26x = 158,516,632,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,516,632,432.01/454,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,049.28

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