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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,536.76, 627,264.79 and 250,594.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,536.76, 627,264.79 and 250,594.91 is: 345,823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,536.76 : 627,264.79 = 250,594.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,536.76/627,264.79 = 250,594.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,536.76x = 627,264.79 × 250,594.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,536.76x = 157,189,362,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,189,362,185.65/454,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,823.21

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