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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,802.52, 651,993.18 and 254,937.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,802.52, 651,993.18 and 254,937.16 is: 382,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,802.52 : 651,993.18 = 254,937.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,802.52/651,993.18 = 254,937.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,802.52x = 651,993.18 × 254,937.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,802.52x = 166,217,289,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,217,289,648.57/434,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,282.26

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