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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,545.85, 627,282.77 and 250,605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,545.85, 627,282.77 and 250,605.36 is: 345,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,545.85 : 627,282.77 = 250,605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,545.85/627,282.77 = 250,605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,545.85x = 627,282.77 × 250,605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,545.85x = 157,200,424,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,200,424,397.65/454,545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,840.63

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