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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,279.16, 626,932.68 and 250,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,279.16, 626,932.68 and 250,329.73 is: 345,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,279.16 : 626,932.68 = 250,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,279.16/626,932.68 = 250,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,279.16x = 626,932.68 × 250,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,279.16x = 156,939,890,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939,890,001.33/454,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,470.15

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