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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,808.26, 615,215.33 and 254,825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,808.26, 615,215.33 and 254,825.75 is: 351,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,808.26 : 615,215.33 = 254,825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,808.26/615,215.33 = 254,825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,808.26x = 615,215.33 × 254,825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,808.26x = 156,772,704,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,772,704,920.97/445,808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,659.49

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