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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,150.08, 628,102.48 and 251,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,150.08, 628,102.48 and 251,202.88 is: 346,657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,150.08 : 628,102.48 = 251,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,150.08/628,102.48 = 251,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,150.08x = 628,102.48 × 251,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,150.08x = 157,781,151,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,781,151,911.14/455,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,657.42

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