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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,673.89, 627,503.25 and 273,476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,673.89, 627,503.25 and 273,476.89 is: 377,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,673.89 : 627,503.25 = 273,476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,673.89/627,503.25 = 273,476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,673.89x = 627,503.25 × 273,476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,673.89x = 171,607,637,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,607,637,274.89/454,673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,430.16

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