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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,369.12, 627,003.80 and 250,419.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,369.12, 627,003.80 and 250,419.41 is: 345,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,369.12 : 627,003.80 = 250,419.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,369.12/627,003.80 = 250,419.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,369.12x = 627,003.80 × 250,419.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,369.12x = 157,013,917,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,013,917,276.64/454,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,564.68

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