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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,525.78, 627,282.90 and 250,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,525.78, 627,282.90 and 250,595.32 is: 345,842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,525.78 : 627,282.90 = 250,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,525.78/627,282.90 = 250,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,525.78x = 627,282.90 × 250,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,525.78x = 157,194,159,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,194,159,056.03/454,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,842.12

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