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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,432.98, 627,089.18 and 250,485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,432.98, 627,089.18 and 250,485.50 is: 345,654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,432.98 : 627,089.18 = 250,485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,432.98/627,089.18 = 250,485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,432.98x = 627,089.18 × 250,485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,432.98x = 157,076,746,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,076,746,796.89/454,432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,654.37

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