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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,779, 627,586.52 and 250,848.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,779, 627,586.52 and 250,848.95 is: 346,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,779 : 627,586.52 = 250,848.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,779/627,586.52 = 250,848.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,779x = 627,586.52 × 250,848.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,779x = 157,429,415,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,429,415,183.98/454,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,166.85

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