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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,492.80, 627,246.72 and 273,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,492.80, 627,246.72 and 273,263.76 is: 377,132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,492.80 : 627,246.72 = 273,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,492.80/627,246.72 = 273,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,492.80x = 627,246.72 × 273,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,492.80x = 171,403,797,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,403,797,154.87/454,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,132.04

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