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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,157.68, 626,786.48 and 250,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,157.68, 626,786.48 and 250,229.24 is: 345,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,157.68 : 626,786.48 = 250,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,157.68/626,786.48 = 250,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,157.68x = 626,786.48 × 250,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,157.68x = 156,840,304,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,840,304,532.68/454,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,343.28

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