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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,279.77, 626,910.28 and 250,337.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,279.77, 626,910.28 and 250,337.99 is: 345,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,279.77 : 626,910.28 = 250,337.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,279.77/626,910.28 = 250,337.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,279.77x = 626,910.28 × 250,337.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,279.77x = 156,939,455,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939,455,645.14/454,279.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,468.73

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