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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,844.22, 682,266.32 and 255,304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,844.22, 682,266.32 and 255,304.77 is: 382,957.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,844.22 : 682,266.32 = 255,304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,844.22/682,266.32 = 255,304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,844.22x = 682,266.32 × 255,304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,844.22x = 174,185,845,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,185,845,906.35/454,844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,957.15

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