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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,264.10, 628,261.02 and 251,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,264.10, 628,261.02 and 251,315.10 is: 346,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,264.10 : 628,261.02 = 251,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,264.10/628,261.02 = 251,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,264.10x = 628,261.02 × 251,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,264.10x = 157,891,481,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,891,481,067.40/455,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,812.94

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