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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,307.14, 628,377 and 378,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,307.14, 628,377 and 378,691.06 is: 522,637.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,307.14 : 628,377 = 378,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,307.14/628,377 = 378,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,307.14x = 628,377 × 378,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,307.14x = 237,960,750,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,960,750,638.68/455,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,637.87

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