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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,155.51, 592,195.48 and 254,695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,155.51, 592,195.48 and 254,695.63 is: 351,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,155.51 : 592,195.48 = 254,695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,155.51/592,195.48 = 254,695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,155.51x = 592,195.48 × 254,695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,155.51x = 150,829,600,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,829,600,861.75/429,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,456.75

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