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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,108.83, 630,792.77 and 250,373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,108.83, 630,792.77 and 250,373.93 is: 345,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,108.83 : 630,792.77 = 250,373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,108.83/630,792.77 = 250,373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,108.83x = 630,792.77 × 250,373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,108.83x = 157,934,060,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,934,060,434.65/457,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,506.47

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