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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,447.56, 627,165.69 and 250,498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,447.56, 627,165.69 and 250,498.02 is: 345,702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,447.56 : 627,165.69 = 250,498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,447.56/627,165.69 = 250,498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,447.56x = 627,165.69 × 250,498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,447.56x = 157,103,763,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,103,763,008.39/454,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,702.73

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