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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,824.72, 627,668.14 and 250,881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,824.72, 627,668.14 and 250,881.84 is: 346,222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,824.72 : 627,668.14 = 250,881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,824.72/627,668.14 = 250,881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,824.72x = 627,668.14 × 250,881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,824.72x = 157,470,537,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,470,537,872.58/454,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,222.47

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