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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,537.14, 627,265.31 and 250,595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,537.14, 627,265.31 and 250,595.29 is: 345,823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,537.14 : 627,265.31 = 250,595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,537.14/627,265.31 = 250,595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,537.14x = 627,265.31 × 250,595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,537.14x = 157,189,733,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,189,733,676.96/454,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,823.74

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