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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,316.49, 626,984.15 and 250,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,316.49, 626,984.15 and 250,366.86 is: 345,521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,316.49 : 626,984.15 = 250,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,316.49/626,984.15 = 250,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,316.49x = 626,984.15 × 250,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,316.49x = 156,976,051,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,976,051,653.44/454,316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,521.36

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