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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,467.24, 627,192.90 and 250,517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,467.24, 627,192.90 and 250,517.16 is: 345,729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,467.24 : 627,192.90 = 250,517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,467.24/627,192.90 = 250,517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,467.24x = 627,192.90 × 250,517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,467.24x = 157,122,584,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,122,584,080.16/454,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,729.18

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