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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,413.24, 627,117.66 and 250,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,413.24, 627,117.66 and 250,463.88 is: 345,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,413.24 : 627,117.66 = 250,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,413.24/627,117.66 = 250,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,413.24x = 627,117.66 × 250,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,413.24x = 157,070,322,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,070,322,340.12/454,413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,655.25

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