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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,376.13, 627,035.76 and 250,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,376.13, 627,035.76 and 250,427.13 is: 345,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,376.13 : 627,035.76 = 250,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,376.13/627,035.76 = 250,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,376.13x = 627,035.76 × 250,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,376.13x = 157,026,765,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,026,765,784.17/454,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,587.62

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