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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,338.12, 626,990.88 and 250,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,338.12, 626,990.88 and 250,396.50 is: 345,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,338.12 : 626,990.88 = 250,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,338.12/626,990.88 = 250,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,338.12x = 626,990.88 × 250,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,338.12x = 156,996,321,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,996,321,883.92/454,338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,549.53

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