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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,705.49, 627,485.28 and 250,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,705.49, 627,485.28 and 250,775.24 is: 346,065.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,705.49 : 627,485.28 = 250,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,705.49/627,485.28 = 250,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,705.49x = 627,485.28 × 250,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,705.49x = 157,357,771,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,357,771,688.47/454,705.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,065.26

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