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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,289.25, 626,932.13 and 253,098.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,289.25, 626,932.13 and 253,098.21 is: 349,282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,289.25 : 626,932.13 = 253,098.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,289.25/626,932.13 = 253,098.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,289.25x = 626,932.13 × 253,098.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,289.25x = 158,675,398,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,675,398,629.00/454,289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,282.75

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