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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,429.53, 627,084.45 and 250,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,429.53, 627,084.45 and 250,482.06 is: 345,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,429.53 : 627,084.45 = 250,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,429.53/627,084.45 = 250,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,429.53x = 627,084.45 × 250,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,429.53x = 157,073,404,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,073,404,829.97/454,429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,649.64

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