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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,755.52, 601,249.32 and 254,385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,755.52, 601,249.32 and 254,385.12 is: 350,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,755.52 : 601,249.32 = 254,385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,755.52/601,249.32 = 254,385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,755.52x = 601,249.32 × 254,385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,755.52x = 152,948,880,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,948,880,418.12/435,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,997.00

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