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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,004.67, 652,296.05 and 255,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,004.67, 652,296.05 and 255,148.87 is: 382,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,004.67 : 652,296.05 = 255,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,004.67/652,296.05 = 255,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,004.67x = 652,296.05 × 255,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,004.67x = 166,432,600,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,432,600,062.96/435,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,599.57

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