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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,874.10, 627,712.65 and 253,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,874.10, 627,712.65 and 253,670.10 is: 350,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,874.10 : 627,712.65 = 253,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,874.10/627,712.65 = 253,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,874.10x = 627,712.65 × 253,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,874.10x = 159,231,930,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,231,930,696.77/454,874.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,057.15

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