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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,314.50, 626,981.74 and 250,365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,314.50, 626,981.74 and 250,365.41 is: 345,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,314.50 : 626,981.74 = 250,365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,314.50/626,981.74 = 250,365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,314.50x = 626,981.74 × 250,365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,314.50x = 156,974,536,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,974,536,636.79/454,314.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,519.54

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