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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,504.92, 627,218.68 and 250,551.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,504.92, 627,218.68 and 250,551.37 is: 345,761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,504.92 : 627,218.68 = 250,551.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,504.92/627,218.68 = 250,551.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,504.92x = 627,218.68 × 250,551.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,504.92x = 157,150,497,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,150,497,602.48/454,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,761.93

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