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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,290.50, 626,933.85 and 253,099.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,290.50, 626,933.85 and 253,099.46 is: 349,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,290.50 : 626,933.85 = 253,099.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,290.50/626,933.85 = 253,099.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,290.50x = 626,933.85 × 253,099.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,290.50x = 158,676,618,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,676,618,890.72/454,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,284.48

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