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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,823.72, 627,666.76 and 250,880.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,823.72, 627,666.76 and 250,880.84 is: 346,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,823.72 : 627,666.76 = 250,880.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,823.72/627,666.76 = 250,880.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,823.72x = 627,666.76 × 250,880.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,823.72x = 157,469,563,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,469,563,988.88/454,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,221.09

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