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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,548.96, 627,249.12 and 250,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,548.96, 627,249.12 and 250,589.28 is: 345,797.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,548.96 : 627,249.12 = 250,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,548.96/627,249.12 = 250,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,548.96x = 627,249.12 × 250,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,548.96x = 157,181,905,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,181,905,361.43/454,548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,797.53

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