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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,370.61, 627,005.86 and 250,420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,370.61, 627,005.86 and 250,420.90 is: 345,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,370.61 : 627,005.86 = 250,420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,370.61/627,005.86 = 250,420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,370.61x = 627,005.86 × 250,420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,370.61x = 157,015,371,766.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,015,371,766.47/454,370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,566.74

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