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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,537.45, 627,265.74 and 250,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,537.45, 627,265.74 and 250,595.60 is: 345,824.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,537.45 : 627,265.74 = 250,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,537.45/627,265.74 = 250,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,537.45x = 627,265.74 × 250,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,537.45x = 157,190,037,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,190,037,766.72/454,537.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,824.17

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