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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,251.86, 628,247.70 and 251,302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,251.86, 628,247.70 and 251,302.95 is: 346,798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,251.86 : 628,247.70 = 251,302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,251.86/628,247.70 = 251,302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,251.86x = 628,247.70 × 251,302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,251.86x = 157,880,500,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,880,500,340.72/455,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,798.14

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