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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,280.48, 626,934.51 and 250,331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,280.48, 626,934.51 and 250,331.06 is: 345,471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,280.48 : 626,934.51 = 250,331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,280.48/626,934.51 = 250,331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,280.48x = 626,934.51 × 250,331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,280.48x = 156,941,176,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,941,176,052.55/454,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,471.98

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