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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,275.01, 628,275.93 and 251,325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,275.01, 628,275.93 and 251,325.89 is: 346,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,275.01 : 628,275.93 = 251,325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,275.01/628,275.93 = 251,325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,275.01x = 628,275.93 × 251,325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,275.01x = 157,902,005,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,902,005,545.01/455,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,827.74

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