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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,516.62, 627,237.07 and 250,574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,516.62, 627,237.07 and 250,574.92 is: 345,795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,516.62 : 627,237.07 = 250,574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,516.62/627,237.07 = 250,574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,516.62x = 627,237.07 × 250,574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,516.62x = 157,169,876,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,169,876,441.75/454,516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,795.67

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