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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,294.63, 626,930.73 and 250,352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,294.63, 626,930.73 and 250,352.86 is: 345,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,294.63 : 626,930.73 = 250,352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,294.63/626,930.73 = 250,352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,294.63x = 626,930.73 × 250,352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,294.63x = 156,953,901,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,953,901,277.39/454,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,489.23

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