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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,350.98, 628,385.24 and 251,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,350.98, 628,385.24 and 251,402.30 is: 346,935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,350.98 : 628,385.24 = 251,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,350.98/628,385.24 = 251,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,350.98x = 628,385.24 × 251,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,350.98x = 157,977,494,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,977,494,465.08/455,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,935.66

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