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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,275.70, 626,900.52 and 263,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,275.70, 626,900.52 and 263,399.80 is: 363,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,275.70 : 626,900.52 = 263,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,275.70/626,900.52 = 263,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,275.70x = 626,900.52 × 263,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,275.70x = 165,125,471,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,125,471,587.90/454,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,491.76

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