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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,325.18, 626,971.21 and 260,717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,325.18, 626,971.21 and 260,717.47 is: 359,791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,325.18 : 626,971.21 = 260,717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,325.18/626,971.21 = 260,717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,325.18x = 626,971.21 × 260,717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,325.18x = 163,462,343,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,462,343,195.60/454,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,791.52

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