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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,369.86, 627,034.57 and 250,428.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,369.86, 627,034.57 and 250,428.02 is: 345,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,369.86 : 627,034.57 = 250,428.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,369.86/627,034.57 = 250,428.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,369.86x = 627,034.57 × 250,428.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,369.86x = 157,027,025,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,027,025,836.65/454,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,592.96

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