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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,150.50, 626,727.78 and 252,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,150.50, 626,727.78 and 252,946.50 is: 349,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,150.50 : 626,727.78 = 252,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,150.50/626,727.78 = 252,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,150.50x = 626,727.78 × 252,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,150.50x = 158,528,598,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,528,598,403.77/454,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,066.22

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