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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,701.99, 627,480.45 and 250,771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,701.99, 627,480.45 and 250,771.74 is: 346,060.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,701.99 : 627,480.45 = 250,771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,701.99/627,480.45 = 250,771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,701.99x = 627,480.45 × 250,771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,701.99x = 157,354,364,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,354,364,262.48/454,701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,060.43

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