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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,285.70, 626,905.81 and 250,355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,285.70, 626,905.81 and 250,355.51 is: 345,485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,285.70 : 626,905.81 = 250,355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,285.70/626,905.81 = 250,355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,285.70x = 626,905.81 × 250,355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,285.70x = 156,949,323,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,949,323,784.51/454,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,485.94

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