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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,343.24, 626,998.02 and 250,401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,343.24, 626,998.02 and 250,401.56 is: 345,556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,343.24 : 626,998.02 = 250,401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,343.24/626,998.02 = 250,401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,343.24x = 626,998.02 × 250,401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,343.24x = 157,001,282,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,001,282,324.91/454,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,556.55

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