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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,262.88, 625,716.68 and 287,773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,262.88, 625,716.68 and 287,773.96 is: 397,263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,262.88 : 625,716.68 = 287,773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,262.88/625,716.68 = 287,773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,262.88x = 625,716.68 × 287,773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,262.88x = 180,064,966,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,064,966,841.65/453,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,263.87

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