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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,631.41, 627,362.35 and 250,683.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,631.41, 627,362.35 and 250,683.63 is: 345,927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,631.41 : 627,362.35 = 250,683.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,631.41/627,362.35 = 250,683.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,631.41x = 627,362.35 × 250,683.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,631.41x = 157,269,471,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,269,471,223.33/454,631.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,927.42

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