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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,280.27, 626,910.97 and 250,338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,280.27, 626,910.97 and 250,338.49 is: 345,469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,280.27 : 626,910.97 = 250,338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,280.27/626,910.97 = 250,338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,280.27x = 626,910.97 × 250,338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,280.27x = 156,939,942,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939,942,459.68/454,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,469.42

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